Dainfern College

Dainfern College is a forward thinking co-educational, independent school for Grade 0 to Grade 12. Our ethos is Christian and we celebrate diversity.

After it first opened its doors in 1997, Dainfern College quickly established its reputation as a world-class educational institution and a leading independent school in Southern Africa. This is through the consistent demonstration of excellence in all areas of school life, a sound financial management structure, and responsible stewardship of the school’s assets.

Dainfern College is a place of learning where acceptance and belonging prevail, and character, competence and community are the foundations upon which we continue to build. Our motto is ‘Celebrate’ and we offer “A world of education. An education for the world.”

To be recognised as one of the leading educational institutions in the country.Dainfern College develops the skills for life required to unlock unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders – through the provision of an innovative, relevant and quality education.

The ethos of Dainfern College is underpinned by our core values:

• Fortitude: Showing courage and resilience in the face of challenge.
• Integrity: Being honest and showing strong moral principles.
• Self-discipline: Correcting and regulating one’s own behaviour.
• Humanity: Showing compassion and consideration for others.
• Accountability: Taking responsibility for one’s choices and actions.
• Respect: Showing consideration for the feelings and rights of others.

Dainfern College fosters a learning environment in which all members of our diverse community are encouraged to understand, accept and respect each other.

By offering a holistic education, we strive to develop the social, emotional, intellectual and physical potential of each student by developing life skills and fostering the growth of the individual and the community – through the academic, extramural and other elements of the school curriculum.

Our learner-centred approach focuses on each individual’s needs, abilities and learning styles, and allows for the recognition of such diversity within a spirit of discipline and acceptance – without compromising the integrity of the school.

Our school community is one in which there is commitment to a shared vision, the school values, effective communication, mutual respect and courtesy to all. To give effect to these values and objectives, all staff, students and parents need to make a commitment to abide by and support the rules and policies of the school. This commitment in no way negates the individual’s rights as enshrined in our country’s constitution and all members of the Dainfern College community are entitled to due process as outlined in our policy documents.

Sustainability, strong leadership and transparent governance are key to our school. We cherish our independence as a private, stand-alone and registered non-profit school where all of our fees and consequently our resources are poured back into the school to maximise the benefits to our students.

The College is overseen by a Board of Governors which is responsible for the strategic planning of the College, in conjunction with the College Principal. The College Principal and College executive are responsible for the organisational management of the school on a day-to-day basis. Click here to find out more about the governance of the College.

Dainfern College Aftercare is an outsourced service for our Preparatory School students. Here we strive to provide an environment where our children feel secure, safe and loved. We assist the children with their homework and give them personal attention where it is needed. Once homework has been completed, an array of activities is available for the children. We also provide snacks, fruit and water throughout the day.Aftercare is available to students at the end of each school day as well as during most days of school holidays.

Homework Club is a supervised period after school during which our Grade 3-7 students can do homework. It takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays each week, from 13h30 to 14h10. Further details can be found in our Prep School Extramural Timetable, available on the College app.