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PRIDWIN PREPARATORY

SCHOOL

Nurturing young minds and shaping future leaders
P ridwin Preparatory School

located in Melrose,
Johannesburg, is a Christian
boys’ school with a legacy of
over 100 years of excellence. Its mission
is to unlock every boy’s potential,
enabling them to make a meaningful
difference in society and the world.

The Pridwin Integrated Day plays a
central role in achieving this mission
by offering a well-rounded curriculum
that balances academics with co-
curricular activities, including daily
hot lunches, high academic standards,
music and sports, along with a wide
range of extra-curricular opportunities.
This holistic approach ensures that
each boy is equipped with the skills, global landscape. Pridwin’s academic nurturing boys who are academically
knowledge and character to succeed. excellence is supported by state- capable and morally grounded.
of-the-art facilities and world-class Pridwin’s transformation philosophy
Values and philosophy teachers – providing the ideal and TDB (Transformation, Diversity
Pridwin’s philosophy centres on environment for learning. and Belonging) initiatives build a
developing global citizens with an diverse community that respects all
understanding of human complexities, Sport and culture cultures and beliefs, while uniting the
an appreciation for Africa, and a Sport is an integral part of the community’s shared identity.
shared South African identity. The Integrated Day and Pridwin has
school values diversity and actively the resources that support its Sustainability
cultivates an inclusive community reputation for excellence in sport. Demonstrating a strong commitment
grounded in traditional values such as The annual Pridwin Rugby 7s festival to sustainability, Pridwin holds the
independence, responsibility, respect, is a flagship event for boys and WESSA Silver Award and is working
empathy and leadership. Pridwin’s showcases the school’s world-class towards green flag status in 2025 under
mission is to unlock each boy’s unique sports infrastructure. The cultural the theme of “Climate Change.” The
potential, enabling them to contribute offerings are equally impressive and school’s campus is off-grid for water
meaningfully to society. include art, chess, drama, music and and uses solar energy. With an on-site
the environmental club, giving boys recycling centre and a community
Academics opportunities to explore their creative garden, Pridwin boys are involved in
With over 100 years of excellence, talents. Music education is a priority, sustainable education and horticulture.
Pridwin offers a world-class academic with individual tuition and ensemble
foundation. The low teacher-to-child performance options that ensure Boys leave Pridwin for entry into top
ratio of 1:8 ensures personalised excellence across the arts. schools in South Africa and around
learning experiences that foster the world, where they continue to
curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. Transformation and religion excel holistically. This year, the Grade 7
The curriculum integrates inquiry- Pridwin is committed to fostering cohort was awarded 20 scholarships.
based learning through the STREAM an inclusive environment where all
framework (Science, Technology, boys, regardless of background, feel Applications for 2026 are now open.
Robotics, Engineering, Arts and a strong sense of belonging. As a Email: admissions@pridwinprep.co.za
Mathematics), equipping boys with Christian school, it integrates Christian to request a personal tour with the
the skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving values into all aspects of school life, Executive Headmaster.

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