Seaton House is set to open in January 2027.
2027 Term Dates
Term 1
Tuesday, 12 January – Friday, 19 March
Term 2
Tuesday, 13 April – Friday, 25 June
Long weekend: Saturday, 24th – Tuesday, 27th April
Public Holidays:
Tuesday, 27 April (Freedom Day)
Wednesday, 16 June (Youth Day)
Term 3
Tuesday, 20 July – Friday, 17 September
Long weekend: Saturday, 7th – Monday, 9th August
Public Holidays:
Monday, 9 August (Women’s Day)
Term 4
Monday, 4 October – Wednesday, 1 December
We will open with Grade 0000 to Grade 6, and Grade 8.
No — interviews are optional for Grade 0000–00 scholars. We offer a short, friendly meeting so you can ask questions, meet staff and feel confident about your decision. An interview won’t affect admission; it’s simply there to help families connect with us.
We will open with 20 classrooms.
We are now accepting applications. If you would like your child to join Seaton House in 2027, we recommend submitting your application online as soon as possible. You can apply for admission as early as you like, but if it is for Grade 8 then before the end of the applicant’s Grade 6 year.
R600 for the first child and R400 thereafter.
A 5% sibling discount applies to the school fees of each sibling of the first (eldest) child enrolled. The discount applies to tuition fees only and remains in force while the eldest enrolled child is attending the school; it will cease when that child leaves.
An early-payment discount on the full annual fee applies as follows: 6% if paid in full on or before 30th November; 5.0% if paid in full on or before 31 December; 4.5% if paid in full on or before 31 January. Discounts apply only to full annual payments and cannot be combined with other offers.
• Child’s unabridged birth certificate (or passport for foreign nationals).
• Both parents’ ID documents (or passports for foreign nationals).
• Proof of payment of the application fee
• Copy of the most recent school report (2 most recent reports for College Applications)
Seaton House is located near Seaton Estate just off the P228, on a lush 25-hectare site surrounded by family-friendly neighbourhoods. It’s designed to be bike-accessible, and is safely connected to nearby estates.
Seaton House is a Christian school. Our faith shapes the life of the school, the curriculum and our community. All scholars will attend assemblies and regular Chapel/devotional gatherings; these will include Christian worship and biblical teaching, and attendance will be compulsory. Religious Education lessons, school services and other faith-based events are part of the school programme and pupils are expected to take part as members of the school community.
We follow the clear stance used by many long-standing faith schools: families join knowing the school’s Christian ethos is central and non-negotiable. This approach removes ambiguity, supports a strong shared identity and avoids ongoing exceptions. Families from other faiths are welcome, provided they understand and accept these expectations when enrolling.
Seaton House was founded not by investors, but by a group of committed educators, church leaders, and local families — all united by a shared belief: that education can change lives and strengthen communities.
The project is led by a highly respected team of education experts, including Elwyn van den Aardweg (former Headmaster of Kearsney College), Judy Tate (former Head of Inanda Seminary), and Paul Tait (former Head of Weston Agricultural College). Many other trusted and accomplished members of the community also serve on our Board.
Seaton House follows the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) curriculum. The IEB is CAPS-aligned and known for its academic rigour, strong focus on critical thinking and practical, real-world learning.
Seaton House follows the CAPS curriculum. Science lessons teach the scientific method, evidence-based reasoning and critical thinking. Religious education and our Christian ethos are taught alongside the curriculum, so pupils learn about faith perspectives. We believe that proposing alternate world-views is not anti-Christian, rather it is important for our children are to grow into significant adults who are confident in their beliefs and informed in their convictions. Teaching is age-appropriate: scientific claims are assessed by evidence, while faith is explored through values, meaning and tradition.
We will use AI to assist teachers and enrich learning. At minimum AI will support teachers’ work. Ideally it will be a true co-teaching tool that boosts understanding – not just speed up tasks.
The diamond model mixes single-sex and co-educational phases: scholars learn together in the early years, then are taught in single-sex classes for Grade 8 and 9, then re-join in co-ed for Grade 10 – 12.
We will confirm the final structure as our founding scholars and staff numbers come in, but this is the model we are wanting to adopt where numbers will allow.
Seaton House will offer a broad, inclusive sports programme. We will run weekly PE, after-school clubs and inter-school fixtures while building facilities in phases — two full rugby fields and a cricket pitch will be available at opening, and both a swimming pool and a hockey astro are high priorities (if either isn’t ready in January 2027 we will arrange lessons and access with nearby partner venues). We will also facilitate surfing, horse-riding, soccer, cross-country and more, prioritising sports both boys and girls can play, with quality coaching and safety at the core. As the school grows, so will our facilities: we will expand thoughtfully in line with demand and funding, and make every effort to deliver world-class facilities as soon as possible.
Boarding will be introduced in a later phase, likely once we have a full high school offering in place. It will be available for high school students only.
To set realistic expectations for our founding families: we are committed to building a leading academic-support programme, but we are unlikely to have the full complement of specialist services in place from day one. What we will guarantee from 2027 is thoughtful, practical support that helps every scholar thrive while we scale specialist capacity.
Yes we will offer an on-campus aftercare program.
We’re finalising the model, hours and staffing, and are still in the planning and pricing phase — so fees are not available yet.
Biophilic design is the intentional use of nature in the way we have planned buildings and landscapes so that contact with living systems becomes part of daily school life. It is more than plants; it’s about daylight, fresh air, water, natural materials, and spatial qualities that mirror how people feel in nature – think refuge, mystery and a sense of discovery.
For our scholars this matters in three practical ways. First, wellbeing and focus: daily exposure to light, green spaces and calm “refuge” corners reduces stress and improves attention, so lessons land better and memory holds longer. Second, curiosity and creativity: paths, layered planting and seasonal wetlands invite exploration and hands-on science, turning the campus itself into a continuous outdoor classroom where inquiry is normalised. Third, belonging and stewardship: learning beside living systems helps scholars develop care for place and a stronger sense of identity with their school and community.
At Seaton House the landscape is designed to teach as much as it shelters – the life between buildings will be part of the curriculum, supporting calm minds, curious learners and young people who want to look after the world they live in.
Seaton house will base our outdoor education programme on an experiential education philosophy. We will activate and build our outdoor classroom environment from day one and we will certainly make the most of our location.
This journey will be mapped across the school, linking curriculum topics to social and emotional milestones, Life Orientation outcomes, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and outdoor skills development.
We will deliver age-appropriate, cascading eco-programmes as pupils move through ECD into Junior Primary, where outdoor education will begin. In Senior Primary, we will extend the curriculum with scientific field studies on site and at other locations.
Seaton House scholars will develop ecological awareness, leadership, resilience and a lasting appreciation of the outdoors.
Primary school classes will be capped at 20 scholars. High school classes will be capped at 25 scholars.
In Grades 8–9 we will offer a full junior programme; in Grades 10–12 scholars study four compulsory subjects—Home Language, First Additional Language, Mathematics (or Mathematical Literacy) and Life Orientation—plus three electives. Seaton House will offer both isiZulu and Afrikaans as language options taught in line with CAPS outcomes and IEB assessment standards.
Common electives are grouped as follows: Sciences (Physical Sciences, Life Sciences/Biology); Business & Management (Accounting, Business Studies); Human & Social Studies (Geography, History, Consumer Studies); Computer & Technical (CAT, Information Technology, Engineering Graphics & Design); and Arts & Culture (Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts, Music).
Final subject lines will be published before enrolment and will follow the IEB pathway and scholar demand.
Seaton House is finalising a clear policy to protect learning and healthy social life on campus. While the policy is being completed, families should expect a bell-to-bell ban on personal mobile phone use during the school day. Use of iPads at appropriate grade levels in the College is under discussion and, if introduced, will be managed and supervised by the school.
Research shows that personal devices in class undermine learning and create social problems. Our policy will therefore regulate device use so learners can focus, engage fully with lessons and form healthy relationships without distraction.
Seaton House will use technology thoughtfully and only where it improves learning. The school will integrate tools at age-appropriate levels. The specifics will be decided by school management after consultation with the lead teacher for each phase.
We treat “technology” as a broad term — from pencils and crayons to digital platforms — so every tool must have a clear pedagogical purpose. Where technology is introduced, it will support curriculum goals, build digital literacy, and be closely supervised by teachers.
We will move at a measured pace to protect cognitive development and social wellbeing. Teachers will be trained, screen-time and classroom-use rules will be set, and parents will be kept informed. The full policy and phase-by-phase plan will be published on the website and in the parent handbook once finalised.
We will review your application and interview notes and get back to you within 7 working days. If we are able to offer a place, you’ll receive an acceptance by email with next steps. If we need anything further or a decision takes longer, we will let you know.
— William Butler Yeats
