John Mitchell Primary School Pre-School is located in Jeppestown. John Mitchell School mission statement:

• The task of JOHN MITCHELL SCHOOL is to provide the opportunity for each learner to develop his or her life skills and talents as far as possible, whether they be academic, artistic, sporting or practical. We aim to provide this opportunity through maintaining high standards in a sound educational environment.
• We strive to provide a balanced and relevant educational programme that includes intellectual, physical, social and moral aspects. In the long term, attention will be paid to the development of an improved curriculum which will enable our educators, parents and learners to create a climate in which learners are able to preserve their own identity with pride, whilst respecting and protecting the cultures of others.
• We want to ensure that dedicated, trained teaching staff are available to equip learners with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them as adults to make a meaningful contribution to society in the economic, social, cultural and spiritual fields.
• We co-operate in a spirit of joint responsibility with all partners and other interested parties in providing sound education.
• We strive to educate in a cost effective way.
• We respect the professional and individual rights of educators.
• We value the sound, positive image of our school.