School Type: Co-Educational

DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY

Dainfern College is an Independent  School,  catering  for  pupils  from  Grade 0 -12. The school is situated in attractive surroundings adjoining Dainfern Estate and has exceptional facilities. We opened in 1997 with 37 children in the JP phase and have grown in eleven years such that our pupil intake is now over 1000.

MOTTO: Celebrate.

THE THREE C’S AND ONE D

Character, Competence, Community and Diversity underpin the values of the College.

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

• Head of College: Mrs. Sue Redelinghuys
• Principal Preparatory School: Mr Darrel Webb
• Principal High School: Mr Stuart West

CURRICULUM

Preparatory School: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, Mathematics, Science, Biology, History, Geography, Art, Music, Drama, Life Skills, Physical Education, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), D & T (Design and Technology), Economic and Management Sciences.

High School: English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, French, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Science, Biology, History, Geography, Art, Drama, Life Skills, Physical Education, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), Technology, Accounting, Business Economics and EMS (Economic and Management Sciences)

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES

Limited availability in Grade 8 only

EXTRA CLASSES

Yes, in all areas where required

SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITIES

Remedial Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy available.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Cultural Activities: Drama, Chess, Choir, Marimbas, Orff, Recorders, Catering, Public Speaking, First Aid, Art & Craft Club.

Sporting Activities: Cricket, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Golf, Intro-golf, Rugby, Soccer, Hockey, Softball and Netball.

AREAS WHERE THE SCHOOL HAS EXCELLED

Swimming, Cricket, Golf,  Public Speaking,  Music and First Aid.

School Phase:

• Primary
• Secondary

Lowest Grade: Grade 0
Highest Grade: Grade 12
Boarding: No
Number of Pupils: 1045
Founding Year: 1997
Religious Affiliation: Interdenominational
Lowest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R30541
Highest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R55637
Examinations or Curricula:

• General Education and Training (GETC)
• National Senior Certificate (IEB)

Postal Address: PO Box 3199, Dainfern
Postal Code: 2055
Telephone: 011 469 0635
Fax: 011 469 0639
Website: http://www.dainferncollege.co.za/
Suburb: Dainfern
City/Town: Midrand
South African Province: Gauteng
Country: South Africa