Lead & Learn Prep Scholarship Programme:
Applications are open for pupils applying for Grade 4 in 2027. Click here to find out more and apply.
Because at Woodridge, learning is an adventure.
Woodridge is a prestigious independent school in South Africa, defined by its authenticity and extraordinary natural environment, where young people grow through balance and belonging. Set amid the freedom of nature, we provide small classes and diverse opportunities in experiential learning, alongside an extensive sporting, cultural, and outdoor education curriculum. This unique fusion of academic excellence and character building fosters a genuine sense of community, producing confident, compassionate problem-solvers who contribute positively to society with a lifelong learning mindset in a healthy environment.
Woodridge College & Preparatory School is an ISASA-accredited independent school, nestled between Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Jeffreys Bay on a picturesque 365-acre estate. It is home to nearly 800 day scholars and boarders from South Africa and abroad. From as young as two years old, when enrolment begins, we endeavour to provide our pupils with an authentic experience and an extraordinary sense of balance and belonging, thereby producing confident, compassionate individuals who are as capable in life as they are in learning.
Dear parents, as another memorable term draws to a close, I find myself reflecting with an overwhelming sense of gratitude. School life moves at such a remarkable pace, and yet when we pause for a moment, we realise just how much has been achieved, experienced and celebrated together. Firstly, to our incredible parents and families, thank you. Thank you for the countless kilometres travelled, the early mornings, the weekends spent on the side of sports fields, and for the unwavering encouragement you continue to show your children. Your presence, support and partnership mean more than you may realise. Together, we create something truly special for our children.
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Dear parents, as we come to the end of another busy and memorable term, it is an appropriate time to pause and reflect on all that has taken place over the past four months. It has certainly been a term filled with activity, challenge, achievement, and celebration. The term began with significant disruption as severe weather and flooding impacted our routines and tested our resilience as a community. Yet, as is so often the case at Woodridge, our pupils, staff, and families responded with understanding, patience, and a determination to ensure that learning and school life continued with as little interruption as possible.
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Dear parents, there are certain occasions in the life of a school that invite us to pause, look back, and reflect on the journey that has brought us to where we are today. Our recent Founders’ Day celebrations were one such occasion. Over the past week, I have had the privilege of sharing in several special moments, from the unveiling of our Foundation Stone to our Founders’ Day Assembly. Along the way, I have had the opportunity to spend time with old boys, old girls, former staff, parents, and friends of Woodridge. As stories were shared and memories revisited, I found myself reflecting on a simple but profound question: What is it that has sustained Woodridge for ninety years? The answer, I believe, lies in the foundations upon which our school was built.
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