School Type: Co-Educational

Bridge House School  -  Learning for Life 

Bridge House School, situated in the magnificent Cape Winelands close to Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl is a well established, independent day / boarding school for over six hundred and thirty girls and boys from Grade 00 to Grade 12. 

Committed to nurturing a 'can do' attitude, Bridge House excels in recognising the spirit of individualism within a framework of integrity, humility, wisdom and inspiration. Our children are encouraged to develop their unique potential, to make their own mark upon and to innovate and lead in our changing world. 

Bridge House has an excellent track record in the Independent Matric Examination (IEB), with a 100% pass rate to date. Two students in the Matric class of 2008 achieved 9 distinctions, one achieved 7 distinctions and 7 students were ranked in the top 1% of IEB students nationally in their subjects.  94% of the class of 47 students achieved a Bachelor Degree entry pass.

In 2008, 4 pupils went through to the finals of the National Maths Olympiad and 2 pupils made the top 50 in the National English Olympiad. 

Bridge House supports international exchanges in Grade 10 as a member of the International Round Square Organisation which guides schools with its six pillars or IDEALS - Internationalism, Democracy, Environment, Adventure, Leadership and Service. 

Bridge House offers: 

• A newly-built 'home from home' boarding house for pupils from Gr 7 to 12.
• A safe environment in a beautiful country setting removed from the hazards of city living. 
• Small classes and a well qualified, highly motivated and dedicated teaching staff. 
• Excellent facilities. 
• A wide variety of team and individual sports.
• Strong Art, Drama and Music Departments.
• Cutting edge computer technology.
• 'One stop' schooling from Grade 00 to Grade 12.
• A satellite playschool on the Pearl Valley Golf Estate.

School Phase:

• Pre-Primary
• Primary
• Secondary

Lowest Grade: Grade 0000
Highest Grade: Grade 12
Boarding: Yes
Boarding From: Grade 7
Number of Pupils: 688
Founding Year: 1995
Religious Affiliation: Secular
Lowest Tuition Fees Per Annum: R21700
Highest Tuition Fees Per Annum: R58000
Lowest Boarding Fees (inc. Tuition): R89500
Highest Boarding Fees (inc. Tuition): R104000
Examinations or Curricula:

• National Senior Certificate (IEB)

Address: Waterval Farm, R45
Postal Code: 7690
Telephone: 021 874 8100
Fax: 021 874 1260
Website: http://www.bridgehouse.org.za
Suburb: Franschhoek
City/Town: Franschhoek
South African Province: Western Cape
Country: South Africa