Boarding Facilities
Available from Grade 8
St Johns Diocesan School for Girls High School is located in Pietermaritzburg. ST JOHN'S D.S.G. is an independent, medium-sized Anglican school situated in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. From Grade RR to Grade 12, it offers a liberal education on the foundation of a strong Christian ethos. It provides a caring and value-based educational environment for boarders and day scholars.
Situated in the garden city of Pietermaritzburg, St Johns D.S.G. is a leading independent Anglican Girls School. The value system of love and discipline, established through 120 proud years of education, and based on Christian principles, forms the cornerstone of the school. St Johns D.S.G. welcomes girls of all denominations and religions and values the variety of languages and cultures which are represented throughout the school.
Set in ample grounds and well-known for its indigenous gardens, the school boasts manicured sports grounds and a gracious Chapel. Other facilities include a well-equipped resource centre, theatre, computer room and science block, as well as an indoor multi-purpose centre.
Excellent Matric results confirm our ability to provide the tuition and encouragement necessary for all pupils to achieve their full potential. The benefits of our small classes are clearly seen in the individual attention, modern teaching methods and spacious working conditions. We write the Matriculation examination of the Independent Examinations Board (I.E.B) and ensure that we maintain the highest academic standards.
A varied and flexible range of subject choices, combined with highly qualified and dedicated teachers, ensures each girl has the opportunity to fulfil her potential. Enrichment and leadership tours are included in the curriculum and opportunities to travel overseas include exchange programmes.
St Johns D.S.G. also offers girls the opportunity to study Advanced Programme Mathematics and Advanced Programme English.
In Grades 8 9 all the above mentioned subjects will be covered to allow girls maximum exposure to all subjects. In these Grades they will study Technology which is a forerunner to Consumer Studies and EMS (Economic and Management Studies) which is a forerunner to Business Studies and Accounting.
Available from Grade 8
Monday
07:30 - 16:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 16:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 16:00
Thursday
07:30 - 16:00
Friday
07:30 - 16:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
04/06/2026 02:19 local time
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