Two South African schools rank among the world’s Top 150 private schools
Two prominent South African schools have been listed in Carfax Education’s fifth annual edition of The Schools Index.
Two renowned South African schools, Michaelhouse and Diocesan College (Bishops), have been featured in Carfax Education’s fifth annual edition of The Schools Index.
The criteria for the Carfax Education ranking includes academic results and preparation for university entry, the schools’ unique ethos, local and international reputation, and how they prepare pupils for life beyond academia.
Collated by Carfax Education experts on the ground across the globe, the Schools Index is the most comprehensive global private schools list available.
The two South African schools were among five in Africa to be included in the list of the Top 150 private schools in the world.
The other three on the African continent were the American School of Lagos (Nigeria), Pembroke House in Kenya, and The British International School in Cairo, Egypt.
DIOCESAN COLLEGE (BISHOPS) – CAPE TOWN
Established in 1849, a corner stone of South African education with a long and distinguished history, Bishops Diocesan College believes that as a single sex school it offers “a unique space for boys to develop at their own pace, catering for their own individual needs.”
Academics are strong, and the school also emphasises the importance of the pastoral, cultural and spiritual aspects of school life.
Performance on the sports pitches is legendary, and the school’s alumni ranks are packed with many international rugby players and cricketers who learnt their craft on the pitches in Rondesbosch.
The school’s commitment to an all-round education is exemplified by the annual Eisteddfod where every boy takes part in the drama and music festival.
MICHAELHOUSE – KWAZULU-NATAL
Michaelhouse is one of the longest established boarding schools in South Africa.
The school encourages each boy to find their niche in life by giving them the freedom to explore and develop their talents, and to become ‘the best one can be’.
Holistic programmes focused on academic, cultural, spiritual, environmental concerns and character growth help students to reach their full potential as leaders and be ‘men of understanding, thought and culture’.
Academic excellence is a priority, but prowess in the spheres of sports and the arts are also highly prized.
It’s a successful recipe, given the number of renowned sportsmen, politicians, academics, and authors (including Wilbur Smith) that have been educated here.