Welcome to Oakhill School

The joy of life-long learning was the most valuable gift ever given to me and an independent education, at Oakhill School, encourages the joy of discovering, thinking creatively and being innovative. Every individual counts at Oakhill and our mission dictates that we facilitate every child finding that place where their passion and talent meets. Oakhill believes that every young man and woman who passes through our doors has the potential to achieve greatness and our job entails figuring out how to unwrap that in each individual.

Oakhill School grew from an idea sown in the early 1990′s by pioneering parents who wanted an excellent all-round education for their children. They sought to establish a school which expressed “joy in learning”. Today Oakhill has more than 480 pupils from Grade 000 to Grade 12 and is growing steadily in reputation and numbers, attracting children from local areas and from further afield. College students follow the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) syllabus which maintains international university entrance standards and is the benchmark for the highest education qualifications in South Africa. Excellent academic results and wonderfully fulfilled and energetic graduates confirm Oakhill’s success and progress.

The school’s growth has accelerated the need for double-streaming and new classrooms, Science laboratories, Music centers and sports facilities are being built to accommodate the increasing numbers of children. It is inevitable when excellence across the curriculum is achieved, a school will grow. Oakhill is prepared for this growth, growth in all senses – mind, heart and body. It is a demanding school, expecting dedication and excellence from staff, commitment and involvement from parents and the realisation of their potential from pupils.

Oakhill is an exciting, vibrant, energetic space and the status quo is challenged here at every turn. Thinking independently, a love of learning and the joy of life are celebrated regularly and this website is a testament to the joy experienced here on a daily basis. Should you want to experience this joy please contact Barbie Leibbrandt to arrange a visit: b.leibbrandt@oakhillschool.co.za.

   Shane Kidwell, Headmaster