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St John’s College is a world-class Anglican school founded in 1898. The school accepts boys from Grade 0 to Grade 12 into the Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and the College, and accepts boys and girls in The Bridge Nursery School and Sixth Form.


St John’s numbers among South Africa’s pre-eminent schools, with a reputation for excellence extending well beyond the country’s borders.

Based in Houghton, Johannesburg, St John’s follows the rich traditions of the Anglican Church. Teaching is based on sound values and morals and the Anglican ethos of respect and care, while also celebrating the traditions of other faith communities to encourage mutual understanding and tolerance.

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European Sports Tour

This April, our College hockey and tennis teams embarked on an unforgettable European tour, travelling through the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Over the course of 14 days, our boys were immersed in high-level international training, played competitive fixtures against top clubs, and experienced the rich culture and history of three European nations.

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Obituary: Alan 'Takkie' Harry Wilcock (1942 - 2025)

The St John’s College community mourns the passing of Alan Harry Wilcock, the 13th Headmaster of the College and a dedicated servant of education whose remarkable four-decade journey at St John’s shaped the lives of generations of Johannians.