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Roedean School (SA)

Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Description

The Roedean School (SA) is an independent day and boarding school for girls in Houghton, Johannesburg. The school consists of St Margaret’s School (Grade 0 – 3), a junior school (Grade 4 – 7) and a senior school (Grade 8 – 12). The Roedean School (SA) has an Anglican foundation and is linked with St John’s College.

HERITAGE

The Roedean School (SA) was founded in 1903 by Theresa Lawrence and her close friend, Katherine Margaret Earle as a sister school for Roedean School in Brighton. These two young women founded the school with just 22 students in a small house in Jeppestown. In 1904, it relocated to its current location in Houghton in a building designed by Sir Herbert Baker.

ACADEMICS

The Roedean School 2014 Matrics achieved an impressive 100% pass rate and a 99% University Entrance pass. The school motto is Honneur Aulx Dignes which means “Honour to the Worthy”.

SPORTS & CULTURE

SPORTS

  • Swimming
  • Squash
  • Water Polo
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Rock-Climbing
  • Equestrian Team

CULTURE

  • Visual Arts & Design
  • Music
  • Auditorium
  • Contemporary Music
  • Drama
  • Societies & Clubs
  • Model UN
  • Public speaking
  • Debating
  • Interact
SCHOOL FACILITIES
  • IT centre
  • Art studio
  • Library
  • School auditorium
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts
  • Netball courts
  • Library
SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available for students who excel at academics.

NOTABLE GRADUATES
  • Mary Maytham Kidd, botanical artist
  • Sheena Duncan, social activist
  • Jani Allan, columnist
  • Maud Sumner, artist
  • Lauren Beukes, author
  • Jillian Becker, writer

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Nearby Attractions

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

337 m away - West Rand

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Adler Museum of Medicine
Adler Museum of Medicine

341 m away - Johannesburg

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Netcare Park Lane Hospital
Netcare Park Lane Hospital

573 m away - Johannesburg CBD

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