Our Preparatory School provides a warm, positive environment where learners explore the world, develop their character and reach their full potential.
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At St Francis Preparatory, every child is known by name. We offer a warm, structured environment where learners in Grade 1 to 6 build strong academic foundations, grow in confidence and develop the kind of character that stays with them long after school.
Our qualified educators follow the national CAPS curriculum and bring it to life through thinking skills, digital learning and hands-on experiences. We put equal focus on excellence in the classroom, on the sports field and on stage.
Apply online →Critical, analytical and creative thinking sit at the heart of everything we teach, preparing learners well for a rapidly changing world.
We follow the national CAPS curriculum, setting strong academic foundations and preparing every learner for High School and beyond.
Dedicated teachers who know each child by name, shaping lessons to challenge, support and bring out the best in every learner.
From amaKhodi coding to LEGO Mechanics, technology and innovation are woven through the curriculum from Grade 1 onwards.
Academic excellence alongside sport, culture and outdoor learning helps every child discover and build on their own strengths.
A natural bridge from our Preschool through to High School, with one shared community, one set of values and one ethos.
We follow the national CAPS curriculum across two phases, building depth and breadth from Grade 1 to 6.
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Grade 1 – 3
Languages
English (Home Language) and Afrikaans (First Additional Language), building reading, writing and oral communication from Grade 1.
Mathematics
Numeracy, patterns and problem-solving through hands-on, practical learning.
Life Skills
Personal, social and physical development, incorporating creative arts, movement and sport.
Computing & Coding
Computer literacy and the amaKhodi coding programme, introducing digital thinking from an early age.
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Grade 4 – 6
Languages
English (Home Language) and Afrikaans (First Additional Language), deepening communication and literacy skills.
Mathematics
Expanding into algebra, geometry, fractions and data handling.
Natural Sciences & Technology
Inquiry-based science and practical technology projects that build curiosity and analytical thinking.
Social Sciences
History and Geography explored through South African and world contexts.
Life Skills
Personal development, creative arts and physical education.
EMS & Computing
Economic and management sciences alongside digital literacy and coding.
Intervention classes are available by invitation to learners who need additional support, conducted during break times by dedicated educators.
Our extra mural programme gives every learner the chance to discover new interests, build friendships and develop beyond the classroom.
Reading, discussion and a love of stories that build vocabulary, comprehension and a lifelong reading habit.
Hands-on experiments and inquiry-based activities that turn curiosity into a genuine love of discovery.
Drama, music, movement and choir combined: building confidence, creativity and a joy of being on stage.
Creative making through crafts, pottery and 3D design projects that develop fine motor skills and imagination.
Strategic thinking, patience and problem-solving in a structured, competitive and highly rewarding format.
Practical life skills, nutrition awareness and the joy of making something from scratch in a fun, guided setting.
Activities vary by phase. Foundation Phase activities (Grade 1 to 3) run on a rotational basis. Some activities are available to Intermediate Phase learners (Grade 4 to 6) only. Please ask us for more detail when you book a visit.
Life at St Francis extends well beyond the classroom. Our learners take part in a full programme of sport, cultural events and community outreach that builds character, confidence and a genuine sense of belonging.
Sport
Culture
Our afternoon programme runs Monday to Friday until 18:00, with homework supervision, computer class, arts and culture, structured physical activities and lunch included in the fees.
See feesOur Preparatory and High School share one ethos, making the move to Grade 8 a natural, well-supported transition.
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