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Curriculum South African Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages Afrikaans, Zulu, French
Typical class size 26
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
St Peter's Schools is an Anglican Diocesan family of campuses for ages 5 to 18, with Pre-Prep, Boys Prep, Girls Prep and College on sites in Paulshof and Sandton, Johannesburg. The schools run a bespoke curriculum that blends academics with sport, music, culture and individual development. The ethos centres on respect, courtesy and open communication in a supportive Christian framework. The campuses sit on 21 hectares and feature classrooms, playing fields, two sporting pavilions and the Wahoo aquatic centre. The Music, Art, Drama and Dance Centre (MADD) and a Mathematics Centre support arts and STEM learning, with dedicated spaces for cross-disciplinary projects. The College delivers an IEB-aligned programme with a wide subject choice and Advanced Programmes in Years 11-12. Co-curricular life emphasizes sport and arts, including golf, swimming and tennis, and a Creative Arts program offering music, visual art, drama and dance. Languages offered include English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and French.
St Peter's Pre-Prep: 105 Witkoppen Rd, Paulshof, Johannesburg, South Africa; St Peter's Boys Prep School: 105 Witkoppen Rd, Paulshof, Johannesburg, South Africa; St Peter's Girls Prep School: 105 Witkoppen Rd, Paulshof, Johannesburg, South Africa; St Peter's College: College Lane, off Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill, Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
FAQs
What ages does St Peter's Schools serve and how is the school organized across campuses?
St Peter's serves children aged 5 to 18, with a Pre-Prep campus for younger pupils, Boys Prep and Girls Prep, and a College campus. The campuses are located in Johannesburg: Pre-Prep at 105 Witkoppen Road, Paulshof, and College at College Lane, off Maxwell Drive, Sandton. It is an Anglican Diocesan family of private schools with a shared ethos and values.
Where are the St Peter's campuses located and what are they called?
The Pre-Prep is at 105 Witkoppen Road, Paulshof; the College is at College Lane, off Maxwell Drive, in Sandton. The schools together form a private Anglican Diocesan family across four levels: Pre-Prep, Boys Prep, Girls Prep, and College, all in the Johannesburg area.
What is the overall ethos or guiding framework of St Peter's Schools?
St Peter's is an Anglican Diocesan school family that balances high academic standards with sport, music, culture and personal development, underpinned by a value system of respect, courtesy and honest open communication.
How does the College differ from the Prep campuses in terms of structure?
St Peter's College serves Grades 8–12 (high school) and operates alongside the Prep campuses, which cover the younger age groups (Pre-Prep, Boys Prep, and Girls Prep). The College provides senior secondary schooling with IEB-based subjects and AP options.
Who is the head of St Peter's Schools?
The Head of School for the St Peter's group is Rui Morais.
Is St Peter's a co-educational or single-sex school, and how are the campuses split by gender?
St Peter's is a mixed family of schools with separate Boys Prep and Girls Prep campuses, plus a co-educational College for the senior years.
What religious affiliation does the school have and how is it reflected in daily life?
St Peter's is an Anglican Diocesan school. The Anglican ethos is reflected in daily scripture readings, weekly chapel services, and pastoral support from the school chaplains.
What is the registration or enrolment process like for new families?
Families first check space with the appropriate Admissions Officer, then complete the online application (Pre-Prep online form; College via the Apply for a place portal). You upload required documents, pay the non-refundable fee, and, if offered a place, pay a deposit or enrolment fee depending on the campus. For College, places may be offered after a interview and evaluation, with typical wait-list placement as per policy.
What documents are typically required for admission, especially for international or foreign pupils?
Common documents include birth certificates, latest school reports (Grade 1–7 for prep), residency/visa documents where applicable, and proof of registration/enrolment fees. The College process may also involve a confidential school report and a credit check.
Are there scholarships available, and what are the criteria and timelines?
St Peter's College offers scholarships. For 2027, scholarship applications are officially closed; outcomes are communicated in January of the Grade 7 year. Criteria cover Academic (e.g., 80% aggregate in Grade 6 and at least 75% annually), Sport (provincial/regional level and CV for sports offered), and Cultural categories (Music, Visual Art, Drama) with auditions and references as part of the process.
What are the typical tuition fees for St Peter's College, and are there discounts for siblings?
For College (Grades 8–12), annual fees range from about ZAR 161,000 to 190,000 depending on grade, with monthly payments typically around ZAR 17,500–19,000. There is a 5% sibling discount for the second and subsequent siblings at the College, and the full schedule includes grade-by-grade variations and additional levies.
What upfront costs should families expect when enrolling a new student at St Peter's College or Prep campuses?
For College, an enrolment fee of ZAR 30,000 is payable on acceptance (deposit on offer often equals one term's tuition). For Pre-Prep, a registration fee is listed (e.g., ZAR 500 in some schedules). These upfront payments are in addition to the term- or year-based tuition.
Are there other mandatory costs beyond tuition (levies, trips, or co-curricular fees)?
Yes. The fees include sustainability levy, PA (parents' association) levy, and sundries such as camp levies and trips. These are itemised per grade and billed in addition to tuition, with some items charged through a parent payments app.
What is the payment timing and options for fees at St Peter's?
Fees can be paid annually, termly, or via monthly debit orders. Payments can be made by bank transfer or via the parent payment application for sundries and activities, with late payments incurring Prime + 2% interest.
Is there a waitlist for College places, and how are decisions made when a learner applies?
Yes, College places may be placed on a waitlist. Admissions decisions follow the College's admissions pathway, including review of credentials, interviews, confidential reports, and a credit check, with priority given to siblings and St Peter's graduates, then by date of application.
Are there any other admissions considerations I should know as an international family relocating to South Africa?
International families should prepare documents such as birth certificates, residency/visa details, and up-to-date reports. Open Days are typically held (e.g., March and August for College), and language considerations include English as Home Language with First Additional Languages offered.
What is included in the academic program at St Peter's College, particularly for Grade 10–12?
From Grade 10 to 12, students study seven subjects (four compulsory and three electives) with options such as Accounting, Business Studies, IT, Geography, History, Life Science, Physical Science, Engineering Graphics and Design, Dramatic Arts, Music, Visual Art, plus Advanced Programmes (AP) in English, Afrikaans and Mathematics.
What languages are taught at St Peter's, and is there an option for additional languages beyond the core offerings?
English is the Home Language and the language of instruction. First Additional Languages offered are Afrikaans and isiZulu, with French available as an Optional Second Additional Language.
What facilities stand out on the St Peter's campus in terms of teaching and student life?
The campus sits on 21 hectares and features modern classrooms, two sporting pavilions, the Wahoo indoor aquatic centre, and the Music, Art, Drama and Dance (MADD) Centre with an auditorium and multiple studios. A Mathematics Centre opened in 2022, and an Indoor Sports Centre was completed in 2023.
What sports and arts facilities and programs does St Peter's offer?
Sports facilities include tennis, netball, basketball courts, cricket nets and a trim park, with the Wahoo indoor aquatic centre supporting swimming and water polo. The MADD Centre supports music, visual arts, drama and dance, and golf is offered as a co-curricular activity with practice at nearby Leeuwkop Golf Club.
