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St John’s College is a world-class Christian, African 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.
St John's College and COVID-19
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Community Mass: A great start to the year
St John’s College commenced the year with the annual Community Mass on Burger Field, framed by the iconic northern facade of the school. The Right Revd Dr Steve Moreo, Bishop of Johannesburg, presided as Celebrant, continuing a much-loved tradition that sets the tone for the academic year.
Meet Our Top Achievers
St John’s College is proud of all our young men and their results in their IEB final examinations, many of whom exceeded their personal bests.
Meet some of our top achievers as they share their matric journey.
Ignite your light
In his first address to the school in 2025, Siza Gule (Head of School) reflected on St John's College's legacy of hope and resilience, inspired by the Reverend Fitzwilliam Carter's leadership during a time of crisis.