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Independent Catholic Education for more than 100 Years!

Sacred Heart College has a rich historical story that dates back to 1889 when three Marist Brothers arrived in Johannesburg from Cape Town by ox-wagon. The school was in Koch Street and was called Sacred Heart School. It was for boys only.

Over the next 35 years, as Johannesburg grew from a mining town into a busy city, the demand for a good education grew. The building in Koch Street wasn’t big enough, and in 1924, part of the school moved to the outskirts of Johannesburg and became known as Marist Brothers Observatory.

Pre-School

4 Months to Grade R


Primary School

Grade 1-6


High School

Grade 7-12


Community

Alumni


Latest News

Swim-a-thon

Swim-a-thon

Despite the bad weather, the Sacred Heart College community showed up and showed off at our annual Swim-a-thon last...

Grade 7 Leaders

Grade 7 Leaders

A big congratulations to our newly elected Primary School Presidents Nolitha Cele & Yefta Gebretsadik, and Junior...

Bell Ringing

Bell Ringing

The Grade 1 students marked the beginning of their academic journey at Sacred Heart College with a bell ringing...

Matric Results 2024

Sacred Heart College, a beacon of educational excellence for a century, is thrilled to announce the remarkable achievements of its Class of 2024.

 

Reasons to choose
Sacred Heart College

We have consistently produced medical doctors, scientists, lawyers, chartered accountants, computer scientists and teachers, and are recognised by the University of the Witwatersrand as a Top Ten feeder school.

Small classes for individual attention

We are dedicated, enthusiastic, experienced and innovative with learning that involves the appropriate use of technology.

Advanced, balanced curriculum

We develop leaders in a wide variety of job sectors with emphasis on values and formation of student’s spiritual well-being.

Pre-Primary to High School

We offer a seamless schooling experience with a student centred approach that integrates arts, science and technology.

Cultural excellence

We explore multiple mediums of expression within Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts and Music to help students shape the creative economy.

Sporting possibilities

We offer a variety of sporting activities including basketball, cricket, soccer, tennis, athletics and swimming.

Global Marist network

We are part of a global Marist Family and embrace St Marcellin’s values of love of work, family spirit, in the way of Mary, simplicity and presence.

Leaders in digital transformation

Building on experience of our innovative iPad project, we were able to respond quickly to pivot to digital teaching during COVID-19.

Pioneers of diversity

Sine 1976, we are at the forefront to incorporate diversity in south African schooling. Our proud heritage is built on transformation, empowerment and change.