Assumption Convent School

Assumption Convent School is a school for girls which provides accessible, high quality education for young people from Pre-grade to Grade 12. A team of dedicated teachers foster self-discipline, respect and responsibility within a Catholic ethos.

To measure the greatness of a school, some would count the pupils. At Assumption Convent School we prefer to make the pupils count. There are fewer than 600 pupils in total and classes rarely exceed twenty-five, which enables each individual to be noticed and nurtured. At the same time, the manageable size of the school and its family atmosphere are excellent for staff morale, ensuring long-serving and committed teachers. The result is patient, child-centred education that allows each pupil to discover and develop her unique strengths.

This philosophy of caring has been a feature of Assumption Convent since its founding in 1946 by the Missionary Sisters of the Assumption. For more than sixty years our school has offered affordable Christian education that has helped pupils to achieve their maximum potential and use their gifts to make a positive difference to the lives of others.

The school is an associate member of the Catholic Schools Board and a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa. It follows the three-term year.

Assumption Convent Pre-Primary School, a Catholic school in Johannesburg. Our Pre-Primary school offers Grade 00 and Grade 0 and is a warm and nurturing start for your child. The girls enter the primary school well-equipped to deal with the more formal style of learning.

To measure the greatness of a school, some would count the pupils. At Assumption Convent School we prefer to make the pupils count. There are fewer than 600 girls in total and classes rarely exceed twenty-­five, which enables individual needs to be met and nurtured. Our committed and loyal staff offer a variety of teaching styles in an encouraging and child-­cantered environment, which allows each girl to discover and develop her unique strengths.

In addition to the rigorous academic study and varied sporting and cultural activities on offer – we are a Catholic Girls School. This ensures a solid grounding in Christian values, enabling all our girls to develop and grow spiritually. The school is an associate member of the Catholic Schools Board, an IEB school and a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa. It follows the three-­term year.

Assumption Convent Pre-Primary school is the perfect environment for your child to grow, learn and play. Our expert, dedicated teachers will gently encourage and nurture your child, focusing on her individual needs. We have excellent facilities set in delightful, safe gardens with space to run and play. We encourage you to visit our pre-primary school, an environment where each day promises a new adventure of learning and laughter.

To measure the greatness of a school, some would count the pupils. At Assumption Convent School we prefer to make the pupils count. There are fewer than 600 girls in total and classes rarely exceed twenty-­five, which enables individual needs to be met and nurtured. Our committed and loyal staff offer a variety of teaching styles in an encouraging and child-­cantered environment, which allows each girl to discover and develop her unique strengths.

In addition to the rigorous academic study and varied sporting and cultural activities on offer – we are a Catholic Girls School. This ensures a solid grounding in Christian values, enabling all our girls to develop and grow spiritually. The school is an associate member of the Catholic Schools Board, an IEB school and a member of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa. It follows the three-­term year.

The school’s motto “Fully Alive” (John 10:10) encapsulates our Catholic and holistic approach: we strive to help each pupil discover her unique strengths and so reach her full potential. A key advantage of Assumption Convent is that we are a girls-only school. Girls and boys develop at different rates, and ignoring this can compromise teaching and learning. The difference between boys and girls is particularly pronounced in the early stage of the primary school.

At Assumption Convent you will experience what all families love about our school – a family atmosphere, exceptional interest in each individual pupil and uncompromising academic excellence. Give your child a great future with a great start at Assumption Convent Primary School.

In addition to what all top independent schools offer - rigorous academic study and numerous sporting and cultural activities - we are a Catholic Girls School.

Being Catholic ensures a solid grounding in Christian values, helping all our pupils (Catholic and non-Catholic) reach their full potential and become caring citizens.

Being a girls only school will enhance your daughter’s learning experience. This is supported by extensive research which shows that single-sex schools often produce superior academic results, and consistently outperform their co-educational counterparts. Single-sex schools also allow coaches to develop sporting skills more effectively.

Despite fierce competition from other independent girls schools, we continue to grow and thrive. Our small classes, dedicated staff and excellent facilities - all offered at an affordable price - make Assumption Convent School one of the sought after girls high schools in Johannesburg.