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One hundred and twenty students from across Southern Africa gathered at St John’s College this January for an immersive week exploring quantum physics with MIT postgraduate researchers. The annual ISASA | MIT | St John’s College Mathematics and Science Programme took place from 5 to 9 January 2026.

When the 1st team cricketers arrive at Mitchell Field ahead of their matches, they generally seek out Mr Mishack Ngcongwane to ask him how the pitch is playing. He has been working on that wicket for 11 years now – and on cricket pitches for twice that time – and he's pretty confident that he can read the conditions and pass on good advice.

Old Johannians gathered for An Evening with Dale Jackson to mark the beginning of a new chapter at St John’s College. The event provided an opportunity to connect with Dale Jackson as he steps into his role as 17th Executive Headmaster and to engage with the future direction of St John’s College.

Easter Term always commences with the Community Mass, a special way to start the year at St John’s College. It’s a time when our entire community, students from Pre-Prep to Sixth Form, Old Johannians, Council members, staff, and parents, gathers on Burger Field beneath the magnificent northern facade of our school.

The Academy Class of 2025 has achieved a 100% pass rate, with 90% of students achieving a Bachelor degree pass. The class achieved 22 distinctions and 44 B symbols.

We are pleased to share the full report on our 2025 St John's College Giving Day: The Next Chapter, which took place on 29 and 30 October last year.

St John's College presents HORIZON, the social for under-18s, featuring MAJOR LEAGUE DJZ, supported by some of South Africa's hottest new talent, on Saturday, 14 February 2026.

The St Johns College Class of 2025 Centenary Scholarship cohort has exceeded expectations. Since joining the College in 2021, these nine students have embraced every opportunity, excelled individually and collectively, and set a benchmark for those who follow.

We are incredibly proud of our top achievers who earned an overall average of 90%+, as well as those recognised on the IEB Outstanding Achievement and Commendable Achievement lists, and in the Top 1% of candidates per subject.

St John's College is pleased to announce exceptional results for the Class of 2025, with all 149 matric students achieving a tertiary pass in the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) examinations, including 146 who secured Bachelor's Degree passes.

St John's Sixth Form is proud to announce the 2025 examination results, which reflect not only strong academic performance across the Cambridge International programme but also the character and resilience of a remarkable cohort of young men and women.

It's that time of year again as we gear up for the 29th St John's College Easter Rugby Festival on 2, 4 and 6 April 2026, celebrating the best in schoolboy rugby.

From field-level branding to experiential activations and exclusive hospitality, see how you can be involved in this iconic Easter tradition!