Choosing the right school for your son is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. We are a English Medium Traditional Boys’ School, with a Christian ethos, where we specialise in educating and raising boys to well-rounded young men.
People often ask me why St Andrew’s. Simply put; St Andrew’s is a school where your son will be happy. He will be provided with opportunities to excel and flourish in areas that interest him. Our school is a place where every boy can fit in and find his place, whether he is a superstar or an ordinary boy. At Saints, your son is not simply a number. We get to know all our boys by name and get to know the families as well. Through our House and tutor system, we place emphasis on relationships and pastoral care – caring for the whole individual – academically, disciplinary, sporting, culturally and spiritually.
The best way to understand St Andrew’s is to experience it. I always say to parents that they don’t need to book an appointment to visit the school. A walk through our grounds will reveal the values we live by, the excellence we pursue, and the community we build. You’ll be made to feel welcome and you will feel the spirit of the school — the pride, the purpose, and the brotherhood that set us apart. But there’s more:
A Heritage of Excellence
Anchored in tradition, St Andrew’s has a proven legacy of academic, sporting, and cultural achievement — shaping generations of successful men and community leaders.
A Faith-Grounded Education
With Christian values at its core, the school provides a moral foundation that guides boys to live with integrity, empathy, and strength of character. Our Chapel is located at the Heart of the School.
Tailored for Boys
As a dedicated boys’ school, teaching and mentoring through our House and Tutor system are purposefully designed to support how boys learn, grow, and lead — guiding them as boys and preparing them for manhood.
Value for Money
As a highly sought after 160-year-old institution, we deliver and provide world-class education and facilities. We offer a premier education experience at cost-effective rates. At Saints we participate in the Independent Schools Festivals alongside private schools, the Traditional Boys’ Schools Festivals alongside the public boys’ schools, as well as participating in the local Free State league, offering the boys a wide variety of experiences from the best of what the country has to offer.
Embracing English Without Losing Your Heritage
English as the language of instruction positions boys to thrive locally and internationally. We respect and uphold cultural heritage, and your son will continue to grow with pride in his roots and background, while gaining the language skills that will ensure he thrives in a globalised context. English second language speakers are carefully nurtured and guided to succeed.
Focused on the Whole Boy
Education here goes beyond the classroom — developing intellect, emotional intelligence, resilience, and leadership through academics, sport, service, and culture.
Future-Ready Learning
Educating boys for the world that awaits means equipping them with critical thinking, digital literacy, language, and life skills for success in an unpredictable future. Diverse subject choices: Accounting, Afrikaans, Agriculture, Computer Applications Technology (CAT), Digital Technology, Engineering, Graphics and Design (EGD), English Home Language, Geography, History, Information Technology (IT), Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematics Literacy, Physical Sciences, Robotics and Coding, Sesotho, Technology and Tourism.
Strong Mentorship and Role Models
Staff don’t just teach — they lead by example. Boys are mentored by men and women of faith, substance, discipline, and purpose. Our House and Tutor system means the boy has dedicated staff looking after his every need. We build genuine partnerships with families that go beyond the traditional teacher-parent dynamic.
Safe, Supportive Brotherhood
A tight-knit community where boys form lifelong friendships, belong to strong day and boarding houses, and grow in confidence, respect, and responsibility. Access to a local and internationally based Old Boys network providing mentorship and business opportunities.
No Initiation or Hazing
We do not tolerate initiation/hazing practices or bullying of any kind. Instead, we foster structured mentor-mentee relationships that build character, respect, and belonging, where older students guide and support younger ones. We replace harmful initiation traditions with a positive culture where every learner is supported, valued, and respected.
Excellence in Sport, Culture and Boarding
From rugby and cricket fields to world-class indoor cricket and squash facilities, boarding houses, and debating halls, boys are given every opportunity to discover their strengths, develop their independence, express themselves, and excel in a safe environment. The top ranked school in the Free-State in squash, golf, and cricket. First-in-the-world waterless astro.
A Launchpad for Life
St Andrew’s produces not only men of purpose who are ready to lead, serve, and thrive in a complex, ever-changing world, but we also produce good future husbands and fathers. Now more than ever, the world is calling for men of integrity, courage, and compassion.
Speak to any member of our community — but especially our boys. They lead by example, and in them, you’ll see the heart of St Andrew’s. Their confidence, respect, and pride in their school say more than words ever could.
Choosing St Andrew’s means choosing more than just a school — it’s choosing a community that shapes boys into men of integrity, purpose, and compassion. Here, your son will be known, valued, and supported as he grows into the best version of himself. St Andrew’s prepares young men not only for success — but for significance.
This is where boys become remarkable men.
Roland Rudd
Headmaster
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