Christian Brothers' College, Mount Edmund

CBC Mount Edmund is an independent English Medium Catholic School situated in Pretoria. The college provides quality education for boys and girls from Grade RRR to Grade 12.

Founded on 8 September 1922 in the Administrative Capital of South Africa, Gauteng, CBC Mount Edmund has always maintained a culture of inclusivity under the Edmund Rice Tradition. CBC Mount Edmund was the first boys’ school in Pretoria to open its doors to learners from all races as well as expanding to include both boys and girls from 1994. We are the only Private Catholic School that is a Co-Educational and a Combined School in Pretoria.

On the 8th of September 1922 CBC Pretoria opened its doors to 56 young boys. It was dedicated to St Gabriel which distinguished it from the other CBC’s dotted around the country and indeed the world.

In 1968 the College relocated to its present campus due to the expansion of the University of Pretoria. Once it moved it seemed appropriate to rename it, hence it became known as Mount Edmund. Today we are proudly known as CBC Mount Edmund, in honour of the founder of the Christian Brothers’ Congregation, Edmund Ignatius Rice. CBC Mount Edmund has been steadfast in its value-based education from the laying of its foundation stone in 1921 by The Reverend Cox. This foundation stone is still part of the current building at Mount Edmund.

CBC Mount Edmund is rooted in teaching Gospel Values. Over and above the strong academic programme offered by the skilled and qualified teachers, we aim to develop independent learners who are critical thinkers, with Jesus Christ at the centre of what they do. We are founded under the Edmund Rice Tradition, which means we are part of a worldwide network of schools. Staying true to our values of Faith, Leadership, Excellence, is what makes us a true school of excellence.

Excellence in academics and high expectations are very important. We also offer an extensive co-curricular programme that provides our learners with opportunities in sport and a wide range of cultural activities. Through a variety of faith experiences and acts of service, our learners are well grounded in core knowledge and gospel values.

We value our parents as their involvement is vital to the success and excellence of our school. Our Parental Partnership Forum offers our parents the opportunity to share their expertise and experience in areas of interest.

While I hope that our website gives you some insight into our community, I’d like to personally invite you to visit “our home” and experience our magnificent campus and welcoming community.

Our Pastoral Care consists of our fulltime Educational Psychologists, our fulltime Chaplain as well as Life Orientation teachers who regularly meet to ensure that the emotional and spiritual welfare of our learners is nurtured and enhanced.

The college also affords all its Catholic learners an opportunity to enhance their Sacramental development. The spiritual growth of each person is at the heart of everything we do.

Reaching out to others gives learners at CBC Mount Edmund the opportunity to realise their own responsibility to assist those who are in need. Our values-based education creates opportunities for our learners to become socially responsible and able to identify the needs in our community and to respond appropriately.

The leadership style of the college is modelled according to the example of Jesus Christ and we instill an understanding of servant leadership in all our staff and learners alike.

We offer excellent education with a wide range of subjects. Our staff are appropriately qualified and at the forefront of their fields of expertise. Our academic rigour is aimed at developing young adults with the ability to choose from a variety of options at tertiary level.

We have also held onto the name of the original school by naming our Primary School Block St Gabriel’s. The College has always maintained a culture of inclusivity; it was the first boy’s school in Pretoria to open its doors to students from all races. In the spirit of inclusivity the College also expanded in 1994 to include both boys and girls. CBC Mount Edmund is the only Combined Catholic School that is Co-Educational in Pretoria.

The Foundation Phase refers to Grade R through to Grade 3. The Foundation Phase sees to the developmental needs of learners. From Grade R, our learners are taught social skills through fantasy and outdoor play as well as creative activities, stories and perceptual activities. The transition from Grade R to Grade 1 involves prime focus on the development of the whole child in a supportive environment. In Grade 1, learners are introduced to two additional languages. The Co-Curricular programme includes all activities suitable for the ages 5-9.

Our Foundation Phase ensures learners are equipped with all the Language, Mathematical and Life Skills in order to continue their transition journey into the Intermediate Phase.