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St John’s Diocesan School for Girls is an independent day and boarding school in Pietermaritzburg, for girls from Grade RR to Grade 12.

At St John’s D.S.G., our difference is all about heart.
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We connect foundations and futures
St John’s D.S.G. is an independent girls’ school that inspires each girl to reach her own potential. We do this by providing an enriching, balanced education, anchored in God, that empowers our girls to flourish. Our safe, nurturing environment gives them the love and encouragement they need to become resilient and emotionally intelligent women.

What is the special ingredient that makes St John’s D.S.G. so unique?

The truth is that there is no single factor which differentiates our school, but rather a number of reasons which together combine to produce a special blend of individual success within a unified community; of excellence without arrogance or fear of criticism; of humility and service as keys to thriving rather than timidity; and an environment in which mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth.

Eaglets

The Grade RR and R girls – affectionately known as “Eaglets” – enjoy an active and balanced curriculum within a caring and nurturing environment. We believe in every child’s unique potential, and strive to create confident and creative 21st-century learners. 

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Junior School

At St John’s D.S.G. Junior School, we connect foundations and futures. This includes every girl’s educational aptitude; her spiritual, physical, and emotional wellbeing; her hopes, dreams, and her boundless potential.
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Senior School

St John’s D.S.G. is a close-knit community, where every girl feels a true sense of belonging. Our girls thrive in an environment designed to nurture and bring out the best in them.

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Boarding

We provide a comfortable, supportive and homely boarding environment for girls from Grade 8 to Grade 12, in a weekly or a termly boarding capacity.
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Our girls grow to become
kind and courageous

Our girls grow
to become
kind and courageous

The value system of love and discipline, established through over 126 proud years of education, and based on Christian principles, forms the cornerstone of the school. In the early 1900s, Bishop Baynes spoke words that we echo to this day. He said of the early ethos of St John’s D.S.G.:
“We would care very little if the girls did not turn out wonders and geniuses of intellect,
if we could be sure they would turn out good.”
How incredible that our vision of girls with big heart is over a century old!

The founders of our school had another firm conviction – and that was to provide girls with an education that extends beyond the basic skills to make a living. The sisters, and the school itself, held virtue and aspiration
as core values, from the very beginning.

Choosing the right school is such an important decision – and may be a challenging one too!

Discover our step-by-step admissions guide below.

HOW TO APPLY
Our girls can achieve anything and overcome any challenge –
if they put their heart into it.
Our girls can achieve anything and overcome any challenge – if they put their heart into it.

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CONTACT DETAILS

77 New England Road, Scottsville,
Pietermaritzburg, KZN,
South Africa

Senior School:
info@stjohnsdsg.com
+27 33 386 8304

Junior School:
juniorschool@stjohnsdsg.com
+27 33 386 1500

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