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Where is Grayston Preparatory located and what age range does it serve?
Grayston Preparatory is a co‑educational independent day school in the heart of Sandton, at Corner North Road and Gillard Street, Sandown. It serves learners from age 3 to 13, across Pre Prep (Grade 000 to Grade R), Junior Prep (Grade 1–3) and Senior Prep (Grade 4–7). The school opened in 1994.
What is the overall curriculum approach across the grades?
Pre Prep uses learning through play with small classes. Junior Prep focuses on Mathematics, Literacy and Life Skills in small classes, with isiZulu and Afrikaans in Literacy. Senior Prep provides a holistic program across core subjects, arts and physical education, with language options and technology to support learning.
Is Grayston Preparatory a boarding school or a day school?
Grayston Preparatory is a day school. It does not operate boarding or hostel facilities.
What are the key fees I should expect when considering Grayston Preparatory?
Fees include annual tuition plus an amenities levy, with additional costs such as stationery and uniforms. The school offers payment options for annual, termly or monthly schedules, and there are rules around refunds and withdrawals. A non-refundable registration fee of R500 applies to each application.
How does the admissions process work from application to enrollment?
Prospective families complete an online application and pay the R500 registration fee, after which they join the waitlist. Shortlisted applicants are contacted about 14 months before admission. If offered a place, families sign terms and conditions and pay the non-refundable enrolment fee to secure placement.
Are there scholarships or financial aid available at Grayston Preparatory?
Scholarships are not listed in the provided information. The admissions process focuses on waitlisting, offers, and the standard enrolment terms.
What subjects and language options are offered, and how is language learning structured?
English is the Home Language. Three First Additional Languages are offered—Afrikaans, isiZulu and Sesotho—introduced from Grade R. From Grade 4, learners choose two of these languages, and from Grade 5 they select one additional language to continue through high school.
What is the typical class size or student-teacher ratio?
Junior Prep classes average about 24 students, allowing more individualized attention. The school emphasizes small classes across the Pre Prep and Prep stages to support learning.
What academic supports are available on campus?
Grayston has an On-site Academic Support Unit offering services such as Play Therapy, counselling, speech and language therapy, occupational and remedial therapy, and educational assessments. A state-of-the-art Media Centre supports digital learning, and there is a dedicated space for learning support.
What sports and arts facilities does Grayston Preparatory provide?
On campus you'll find a 25m heated swimming pool, four tennis courts, three netball courts, and two large outdoor fields. There is a Music Centre and an Art Room, plus a state-of-the-art Media Centre to support learning.
What extracurricular activities and clubs are available?
Students can participate in chess, soccer, netball, cricket, swimming, tennis, athletics, hockey and softball, along with cultural activities such as drama, art club, Orff, choir and marimba. There are after‑school options and a Magic of Music Festival to celebrate musical achievements.
What support is in place for wellbeing and safeguarding?
An on-site psychologist, speech and language therapist, occupational and remedial therapists are available through the Academic Support Unit. The Director of Student Welfare oversees pastoral care, Life Orientation supports wellbeing, and there are mental health and counselling services on campus.
What is the school's house system and what are the houses named?
Grayston Preparatory has four houses: Alphen (Blue), Constantia (Green), Libertas (Red) and Stellenberg (Yellow). The house system supports school spirit and community activities.
Are uniforms required, and what does the uniform entail?
Uniform is compulsory for Pre Prep (Grade 000–Grade 3). The summer uniform includes blue shorts with a red flash, a golf shirt, white socks, black takkies, a red floppy hat or cap, and a V‑neck jersey with stripes. There is a No Hat No Play rule, with winter items including the official tracksuit.
Does Grayston Preparatory offer any boarding or home stay programs for international families?
No, Grayston Preparatory is a day school and does not offer boarding.
What can you tell me about the school's reputation and recognitions?
The information provided does not list formal accreditations or awards. The school is notable for its Royal Schools of Music Centre status and its diverse language program and learning supports.
What language support or options exist for non-native English speakers?
English is the language of instruction. Three First Additional Languages (Afrikaans, isiZulu, Sesotho) are offered from Grade 4, with exemptions possible for immigrant learners in certain circumstances.
What role does community play at Grayston Preparatory?
The school emphasizes citizenship and leadership through outreach activities such as Lunch Box Collection, Teddy Bear Collection, Slipper Day and Shoe Collection. These projects foster service learning and social responsibility.
When did Grayston Preparatory open and what is its broader community mission?
Grayston Preparatory opened in January 1994. It emphasizes combining classroom learning with service opportunities to develop leadership and empathy within the Grayston community.
What is the school's governance and non-profit status?
Grayston Preparatory is an independent, co-educational school registered as a non-profit organization (NPO).
