One hundred and twenty students from across Southern Africa gathered at St John’s College this January for an immersive week exploring quantum physics with MIT postgraduate researchers. The annual ISASA | MIT | St John’s College Mathematics and Science Programme took place from 5 to 9 January 2026.
When the 1st team cricketers arrive at Mitchell Field ahead of their matches, they generally seek out Mr Mishack Ngcongwane to ask him how the pitch is playing. He has been working on that wicket for 11 years now – and on cricket pitches for twice that time – and he's pretty confident that he can read the conditions and pass on good advice.
Easter Term always commences with the Community Mass, a special way to start the year at St John’s College. It’s a time when our entire community, students from Pre-Prep to Sixth Form, Old Johannians, Council members, staff, and parents, gathers on Burger Field beneath the magnificent northern facade of our school.
We are pleased to share the full report on our 2025 St John's College Giving Day: The Next Chapter, which took place on 29 and 30 October last year.
The St Johns College Class of 2025 Centenary Scholarship cohort has exceeded expectations. Since joining the College in 2021, these nine students have embraced every opportunity, excelled individually and collectively, and set a benchmark for those who follow.
We are incredibly proud of our top achievers who earned an overall average of 90%+, as well as those recognised on the IEB Outstanding Achievement and Commendable Achievement lists, and in the Top 1% of candidates per subject.
It's that time of year again as we gear up for the 29th St John's College Easter Rugby Festival on 2, 4 and 6 April 2026, celebrating the best in schoolboy rugby.
From field-level branding to experiential activations and exclusive hospitality, see how you can be involved in this iconic Easter tradition!
Dr Michael Boyd, St John's College Archivist, sits down with Stuart West in the Headmaster's Study to reflect on his six years as the 16th Headmaster of St John's College, ahead of his departure at the end of 2025.
This Michaelmas Term has been one of reflection, achievement, and community spirit. In this edition of College Life, we cover the many events and milestones that took place across the term
Olga Maluleke is our Head of Human Resources, returning to her roots in education to shape the "People at the Core" pillar of our strategy through genuine partnership with staff.
The St John's community made its annual pilgrimage to our birthplace, The Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin, on Sunday, 9 November, for the service of Nine Lessons and Carols, a glorious celebration of the Incarnation unfolded through poetry, scripture, choral music, community song, and instrumental music for brass and strings.