All admissions to St John’s College are at the discretion of the Heads of the Sixth Form, College, Preparatory, Pre-Preparatory, and Bridge Nursery School.
We invite prospective families to begin their St John’s journey by completing the online application form.
A non-refundable application fee of R500 applies. Only electronic applications are accepted.
St John’s College uses unique names for its Grades and Forms. Please refer to the guide below to ensure you select the correct level for your child.
SIXTH FORM
Cambridge AS and A Levels | Co-educational
Applications for 2026 and 2027 are open.
Lower VI | AS Levels
Upper VI | A Levels | Post-Matric
Admissions Notes: Applications are open for 2026 and 2027. Admission is subject to availability. Please apply early to secure your place.
COLLEGE
Grades 8 to 12 | Boys
Grade 8 | Remove (Turning 14)
Grade 9 | Lower IV
Grade 10 | Upper IV
Grade 11 | Lower V
Grade 12 | Upper V
Admissions Notes: Applications for Grade 8 in 2026 are closed. Any new applications received will be added to the waiting list. Applications for Grade 8 in 2027 are open. Applications for Grades 9 to 12 are open and subject to availability.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Grades 3 to 7 | Boys
Grade 3 | Upper I
Grade 4 | Lower II
Grade 5 | Upper II
Grade 6 | Lower III
Grade 7 | Upper III
Admissions Notes: Admissions are subject to availability. New applicants will be placed on the waiting list as places become available.
PRE-PREPARATORY
Grades 0, 1, and 2 | Boys
Grade 0 | Turning 6 in their year of entry
Grade 1 | Turning 7 in their year of entry
Grade 2 | Turning 8 in their year of entry
Admissions Notes: Applications for 2026, 2027 and beyond are open for Grades 0 and 1.
BRIDGE NURSERY SCHOOL
Grades 0000, 000 & 00 | Boys and Girls
Grade 0000 | Turning 3 in their year of entry
Grade 000 | Turning 4 in their year of entry
Grade 00 | Turning 5 in their year of entry
Admissions Notes: Applications for 2026, 2027 and beyond are open for Grades 000 and 00.
Places are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applications for all other Grades and Forms are open, subject to availability.
New applicants will be placed on the waiting list if a place is not immediately available.
We encourage families to apply as early as possible, as admission to St John’s College is competitive.