\"The country side, the fresh air, the environment and all extra mural activities, but above all the education. I wish I had the money to send my grandchildren there. Well done Woodridge College."
Avril van der Berg
Because at Woodridge, learning is an adventure.
Our pupils learn from experiences as we provide various opportunities to enhance their learning journey. We strive to produce innovative problem-solvers who will positively contribute to society through our small classes, experiential learning and an extensive sporting, cultural, and outdoor educational curriculum. As a result, a solid foundation is laid, creating a lifelong learning mindset in a healthy environment.
Woodridge College & Preparatory School is an ISASA accredited, independent school, located between Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Jeffreys Bay on a picturesque 365-acre estate and is home to nearly 800-day scholars and boarders from South Africa and abroad. When enrolment begins from as young as two years old, our pupils are nurtured in mind, body and spirit through holistic education to reach their full potential in life.
Woodridge Preparatory School is delighted to announce that Mr Clifford Reed has been appointed as the new Headmaster of Woodridge Preparatory School, with effect from 1 January 2026. He brings over 14 years of rich, multifaceted experience at Woodridge, where he has taught various grades and subjects, led the rugby programme, served as a boarding house master, coached young athletes, and run the extensive Outdoor Education programme.
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Dear parents, as we reach that time of year again when children across South Africa sit for their examinations, I cannot help but reflect on what this really means for them. For many pupils and their parents, it is a stressful time filled with pressure, late nights, and nerves. I would like to share some personal thoughts on this topic. These are my own views, not necessarily those of the school. When we talk about examinations in primary school, we are talking about children who are still growing - emotionally, socially, and intellectually. They are still learning how to manage feelings, focus, and handle pressure. Yet, we ask them to sit formal examinations that reward short-term recall rather than genuine learning. I often wonder if this is really what learning should look like at such a young age.
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Dear parents, the past three weeks at Woodridge College have been a vibrant and rewarding period in our school calendar, filled with sporting triumphs, cultural highlights, and, of course, the ongoing academic rigours that define this time of year. Our pupils have embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm and commitment. From the energy on the sports fields and in the pools, to the creativity shown in the Art room and in various musical performances at the recent Soirée, it has been heartening to witness the dedication and school spirit.
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