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Growing confident leaders 7 Dainfern College’s world of education engages, nurtures and inspires students in a warm and caring environment that develops each child’s unique potential. EXPLORE OUR WORLD
Growing confident leaders 8 With a choice between the South African IEB matric or Cambridge International A Levels exit exams, our students enjoy an innovative and world-class education that develops skills for life. EXCEL IN THE CLASSROOM
Growing confident leaders 9 Our rich and varied cultural programme allows students to explore their creativity and find their own unique voice. EXPLORE GET CREATIVE
Growing confident leaders 10 A comprehensive programme of team and individual sports, our amazing facilities and expert coaches all give students the opportunity to develop their physical literacy and teamship. BE A PART OF THE TEAM
Growing confident leaders 11 We give our students the skills and confidence to become leaders, committed to serving others with courage, compassion and respect. MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Welcome to Dainfern College

A world of education. An education for the world.

Dainfern College is an independent co-educational day school based on a Christian ethos and catering for students from Grade 0000 through to Grade 12.

 

We focus on developing the life skills necessary to unlock our students’ unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders. This is done through the provision of a values-based, holistic, internationally relevant and quality education that emphasises creativity, innovation and thinking skills. We believe in leadership, inspiring individuals, and equipping our girls and boys to thrive in a modern global community.

 

We would love to show you around our beautiful campus and give you the opportunity to meet some of the remarkable young people and staff who make the Dainfern College family what it is.

Find out more about our vision, values and governance here.

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    Junior Prep
    Junior Prep
    Grades 0-3
    Grades 0-3
    Progressive teaching methods and a holistic approach enable your child to build a rich educational foundation for future, lifelong learning in a stimulating, happy and nurturing environment.
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    Senior Prep
    Grades 4-7
    Senior Prep
    Grades 4-7
    An inspiring space that encourages exploration and develops critical thinking and independence through innovative, character-based learning and a wealth of extramural opportunities.
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    High School
    High School
    Grades 8-12
    Grades 8-12
    Acquire the knowledge, skills and values to become a positive, engaged and confident young leader through our exciting, world-class educational approach and comprehensive sports and cultural offer.
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 OPEN DAY, ANY DAY!

 

PARENTS AND STUDENTS WELCOME TO EXPLORE OUR WORLD OF EDUCATION

(BY APPOINTMENT ONLY).

 

TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE EMAIL ENROL@DAINFERNCOLLEGE.CO.ZA, OR SHOULD YOU REQUIRE ANY INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ENROLMENTS MANAGER MRS FIONA SIEBERT.

THE DAINFERN DIFFERENCE

THE DAINFERN DIFFERENCE

News & Events

Hamza Mahmood received an 'Outstanding Cambridge Learner Award' for the highest Cambridge International AS Level Physics mark in South Africa....

9th June 2021

The Class of 2020 is our 20th IEB Matric class at the College and have proudly upheld our unbroken record of academic excellence despite the disruptio...

19th February 2021

Dainfern College is proud to announce an exceptional set of A and AS Level results in the 2020 Cambridge examinations....

18th February 2021

The Dainfern College Foundation approached Huawei for additional support and we were honoured to receive contributions towards our High School bur...

9th July 2020

Read all about the Round Square International Conference at The Emerald Heights International School in Indore, India....

8th November 2019

Teaching the skills of leadership and what it means to lead is a critical requirement of any educational institution....

29th October 2019

Enrolment

Start the enrolment process today to give your child a world of education

Facilities

The College is blessed with outstanding academic, sports and cultural facilities across our campus

Aftercare

Aftercare is available every afternoon during term and most days during the school holidays

Bus Service

We have in place a dedicated provider for door-to-door transport solutions

Round Square

We are a member of this vibrant international network of 200 schools in 50 countries
worldwide

Foundation

Our Foundation aims to multiply our impact on the world around us by supporting our community, our campus and our continuity

Alumni Association

We stay in touch with our old boys and girls through the Old Lions’ Association, celebrating their successes and special life moments

Parents’ Association

Find out how you can help our Parents’ Association in fundraising for the school and driving special school events

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This morning the College staff welcomed Mr Musa Kalenga as a guest speaker as we prepare to open for Term 2 tomorrow.

Mr Kalenga spoke to our staff about the importance of the adaptability quotient, which is becoming increasingly more important than IQ and EQ.

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Young children learn through experience and therefore play, exploration and experimentation form a fundamental part of their day.

The Grade 0s have a dedicated playground which offers them the opportunity to develop their physical literacy skills - strong core muscles, posture, coordination, motor planning, balance and agility.

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Wishing our Dainfern College community a restful Workers' Day.

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The High School music students have been treating their fellow students to some musical performances for the Music department's initiative called Break Time Blues.

Here's a little #ThrowbackThursday to the performances from Valentine's Day earlier this year.

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“As dawn ushered in this day, few of us could suppress the welling of emotion, as we were reminded of the terrible past from which we come as a nation; the great possibilities that we now have; and the bright future that beckons us. Wherever South Africans are across the globe, our hearts beat as one, as we renew our common loyalty to our country and our commitment to its future.” - Nelson Mandela on Freedom Day in 1995

Wishing our Dainfern College community a happy Freedom Day.

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The Egbers sisters, Regan (Grade 6) and Riley (Grade 8), represented Gauteng for Tetrathlon (swimming, fencing, running and shooting) and Laser Run (shooting and running: 3 x 400m with a shoot each lap) at the National Champs in Cape Town from 26-28 March.

Regan placed 4th place in the Tetrathlon and 20th in the Laser Run. Riley placed 5th in the Tetrathlon and 15th in the Laser Run. Well done, Regan and Riley!

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