College Classifieds July 2025
St John’s College is a world-class Anglican school founded in 1898. The school accepts boys from Grade 0 to Grade 12 into the Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and the College, and accepts boys and girls in The Bridge Nursery School and Sixth Form.
St John’s numbers among South Africa’s pre-eminent schools, with a reputation for excellence extending well beyond the country’s borders.
Based in Houghton, Johannesburg, St John’s follows the rich traditions of the Anglican Church. Teaching is based on sound values and morals and the Anglican ethos of respect and care, while also celebrating the traditions of other faith communities to encourage mutual understanding and tolerance.
St John's College and COVID-19
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Vivaldi's Gloria
On the evenings of 9 and 10 July, 160 voices of the Chapel Choir, supported by an orchestra of 19 players, raised the roof with Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria.
Battle of the Bands
St John’s College presents the Battle of the Bands — the inaugural Prep and College Contemporary Live Music Competition. Featuring five Prep bands, five College bands, and three special guest performances, this promises to be an exciting showcase of live contemporary music.
The Odgers Cup
The Odgers Cup football match between our Servest Ground Staff XI and the Prep School Staff XI provided an afternoon filled with spirit and community on Friday, 1 August.