ST JOHN'S D.S.G. is an independent, medium-sized Anglican school situated in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. From Grade RR to Grade 12, it offers a liberal education on the foundation of a strong Christian ethos. It provides a caring and value-based educational environment for boarders and day scholars.
Our School
The value system of love and discipline, established through over 100 proud years of education, and based on Christian principles, forms the cornerstone of the school.
As ST JOHN'S D.S.G. is a small school, with only one class per grade in our Junior School and three per grade in our Senior School, we encourage you to apply early.
ST JOHN'S D.S.G. is fondly and aptly described by its pupils as a “Small School with Big Heart”. The school exudes a sense of intimacy and warmth, providing a nurturing environment for girls where work, play and worship are encouraged to ensure all-round development. This video, filmed and edited by one of our Senior School girls, shows what makes St John's D.S.G. special.
Being smaller than our competitor schools, we are a close-knit community, giving our girls a real sense of comfort and belonging.
Down to Earth
We have real depth and substance to our characters. We understand what makes us
special, but we use these qualities to serve others, rather than elevate ourselves.
Caring & Nurturing Environment
We cherish our girls and genuinely care about their wellbeing and futures. We aim to create a safe space for growth, by offering support, encouragement and acceptance.
Empowering Education
We enrich our girls with a balanced, quality education that provides a solid foundation for their futures and equips them to become leaders in their chosen fields.
Big Heart
We are gentle-natured but also bold, brave and resilient. We have both grace and grit. We exude kindness, compassion and empathy, as well as strength, courage and confidence.
We Cherish Individuality
Each girl is special in her own, unique way. We celebrate all talents, passions and
achievements that our girls pursue at, and outside of, ST JOHN'S D.S.G.