HeronBridge College in Fourways accommodates learners from 2 years (turning 3) to Grade 12, at the end of which they write the IEB examination. Built on a foundation of Christian principles, our heart-led and holistic approach to education – which even includes specialised subjects such as Engineering Graphics and Design and Robotics – encourages learners to grow into well-rounded, happy and confident individuals who are curious about the world around them. We even offer school scholarships to learners who excel in certain areas. We also form part of the Curro school group, which means that you can enjoy everything that is expected at an independent school.

Here are a few quick links to get you started:

• Fact sheet – see our subjects, school times, activities, and everything else
• Boarding school brochure – explore what your child can enjoy at our boarding school
• Application forms – get a jump start on your child's preliminary enrolment
• School fees letter – view our school fees structure for 2024
• School calendar for 2024 – discover our school terms for this year
• School calendar for 2025 – discover our school terms for next year

Or click here to find us on Google Maps! 

What do we offer?

We provide an education of the highest quality, developing each learner academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. Our controlled class sizes ensure the fundamental ethos of care and concern for each individual. At the end of Grade 12 learners write the IEB examinations, although our enhanced curriculum takes a wider world-readiness approach to ensure that learners are prepared for the 21st-century world they will enter. Learners further benefit from specialised subjects such as Further Studies Mathematics and having isiZulu as an additional language option.

We also have aftercare from pre-preparatory to senior prep phase, an early drop-off time, school transport and a boarding school for boys from Grade 8.

Pre-preparatory phase (from 2 years to Grade R)

We believe that play is the essence of creativity and children learn by discovering the world around them. Our play-based programme therefore develops the whole child so that they are physically, emotionally, cognitively, socially and spiritually ready to face and meet the challenges of formal learning later on. We have a fantasy village consisting of real-life versions of a restaurant, fire station, hospital, grocery store, and classroom that facilitates learning through creativity and exploration. As our foundation is built on Christian principles, our daily programme even includes time for devotion and prayer where children learn about God’s love for them and their friends.

Preparatory phase (Grade 1 to Grade 7)

Our school is a place where learners develop a love of learning through exploration, collaboration, and actively participating in the learning process. Our preparatory phase starts by guiding learners in small class sizes to grow used to formal learning. We then gradually develop their skills and knowledge in basic areas such as language (comprehension, speaking and listening), mathematics (counting and understanding numbers), and creative problem-solving in an environment where they enjoy coming to school.

Teaching takes place in English, but learners benefit from having Afrikaans and isiZulu as additional language options.

High school (Grade 8 to Grade 12)

Our learners enter high school as teenagers and leave as young adults who are ready for the challenges of life. We believe it’s our privilege to guide them through this transitional period and to share in their joys as they firmly establish themselves. Our enhanced curriculum prepares learners for the IEB examination at the end of Grade 12 – and our academic results speak for themselves. Furthermore, our high school learners are actively involved in outreach and ministry programmes, both on and off campus. This further provides them with a well-rounded, holistic education.

Our fact sheet explores all the subjects you can enjoy with us!

You can also visit our website to discover more about our approach to a holistic education.

School scholarships

As part of the Curro school group, we value excellence and dedication shown by learners in areas which they shine. Such areas include academics, sport, culture, community initiatives or all-rounders. Applications for a school scholarship are open to prospective as well as enrolled learners. When applying for a scholarship in Grade 8, learners write two scholarship exams and are invited to an open day shortly after. Get in touch with us to find out more about our scholarships and the application process.

Download our application pack if you’re ready to get the process started!

Outreach programmes

As a school based on Christian principles, we seek to encourage participation in activities that facilitate growth in all areas of life. Therefore, we have several community-driven initiatives as well as subjects such as Worldview Studies. Our outreach programmes are well recognised in neighbouring communities, as we have been serving them with initiatives such as teacher training, school makeovers, and food security through Rise Against Hunger. We have an on-site community store, Bridge of Hope, which supports our staff and direct community through the provision of selected food items, toiletries, clothing, and household items.

Visit our website to discover more.

Our specialised facilities

Aftercare

Our aftercare service is available to learners from Group 3 to Grade 5. This service is available at an additional cost as stated on our fees letter (see our website). Learners are accommodated in safe classrooms and playgrounds as divided by age, and the fees include a wholesome meal for lunch. Learners enrolled for the full-day aftercare option receive an additional snack. Furthermore, learners using the school transport service are escorted to the bus at the appropriate time.

School transport

Our school transport service offers several morning and afternoon routes for learners from Grades 1 to 12. An additional shuttle for pre-prep children run to and from the Broadacres area. This service is available at an additional cost, as stated on our fees letter.

Our transport service covers the following areas:

• Broadacres
• Cedar
• Copperleaf
• Cosmos
• Craigavon
• Eagle Canyon
• Fourways
• Lancer
• Lonehill
• Paulshof
• Pecanwood
• Stratford Gardens
• Sunninghill

Boarding school

Our boarding school provides a safe home for boys in Grades 8 to 12. With a maximum of two boarders per room, our rooms are designed to create a sense of comfort, security, and privacy, with three live-in staff allocated as boarding caretakers and tutors. The fees also include laundry and housekeeping facilities. Our lounge includes DStv, Xbox consoles, and comfortable bean bags, and we have a gymnasium, heated swimming pool, and bonfire boma. Furthermore, we encourage good physical and spiritual health with early-morning gym and devotion times, while learners receive three healthy, balanced meals a day.

Our boarding school brochure provides an overview of what your child can enjoy.

Sports facilities

We have a fantastic array of sports facilities including the following – and Seattle Coffee Company also has a coffee shop on-site!

• Basketball/Tennis courts
• Climbing wall
• Flood-lit rugby/succer AstroTurf field
• Flood-lit netball courts
• Heated swimming pool
• High-performance centre
• Volleyball courts

Therapy centre

Our teachers work closely with childhood development specialists, to offer programmes and in-class support that help learners to master the curriculum more effectively. We have a fully equipped learning centre and learners are assessed and treated at school during the morning as best suited to them and their class routine. All therapists are available for afternoon therapy too. The team is fully integrated into the school and its staff. They meet regularly and continually provide detailed therapy and feedback to teachers as well as parents.

Specialist therapy services are provided at an additional fee and are inclusive of the following:

• Educational psychology and play therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Speech and language support
• Reading support

We have an app

Our app hosts an array of informative and engaging features. Through this app, announcements, events, documents, fixtures, and news are delivered directly to your device. Our app can be downloaded from Google Play and Apple’s App Store.

Visit our website to discover everything else you may want to know.

Contact us

Are you interested in HeronBridge College, or would you like more information? Reach out to us through any of the methods below and we will gladly help! We also offer personalised tours at a time that is convenient to you! Come and discover our beautiful school and all we have to offer.

Main reception: 011 540 4800

Admissions cell: 079 508 7436

Email: info.heronbridge@curro.co.za

Address: No. 36 on the R114, Nietgedacht, Fourways

Postal: PostNet Suite 707 I Private Bag X153 I Bryanston

GPS coordinates: -25.95221, 27.96419

Webpage: www.heronbridge.co.za