Southern Cross Schools

Southern Cross is a co-educational day and boarding school offering pre-primary, primary and college education all the way to Grade 12. We are based on a 1100 hectare private nature reserve, offering our learners an education that combines academic excellence, sport, and culture, with the environmental and ethical principles they will need to become leaders in the modern world.

We believe that the only real way to influence the future is through education. We aim to produce confident, innovative, highly-skilled individuals who, in addition to completing the National Senior Certificate (NSC), develop an environmental conscience that will stay with them, regardless of their chosen career path. Not only will they leave school equipped to engage with the fundamental issues of our time, they will go on to live successful, sustainable lives based on environmentally ethical principles. Read more about the Southern Cross college here.

SCS news

Our Top Achievers of 2014. At the top of the pile of top achievers is Zoë Moolman who achieved distinctions in Life Sciences (80%), Tourism (86%) and Life Orientation (86%). She also achieved a result in the top 1% nationally in Tourism. Virginia Moh

At Southern Cross we believe it is important for our learners to understand that they are part of a much broader community. Ultimately we want them to realise just how privileged they are to be in a school like Southern Cross and that the majority of

One of the unique privileges of a Lowveld childhood is the enormous variety of fabulous locations for school outings and educational experiences. The grey skies did nothing to dampen the spirits of the Southern Cross College Grade Two’s when they vis

Mr Jack Garb, an expert in his field of Mathematics Education, addressed a large group of interested parents on the benefits of the Singapore Maths Curriculum in a talk at Southern Cross Schools on Monday 3rd November. The presentation follo

We would like to congratulate Thomas Mayes who has been selected to represent the Under 13 Limpopo Cricket Team. We wish him the best of luck as he prepares for his upcoming matches and are confident that he will continue to fly our Southern Cross Sc

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Albie Morkel @ SCS

On 18 January 2013 South African cricket star Albie Morkel ran a clinic for some young, aspiring cricketers at Southern Cross Schools in Hoedspruit
SCS drummers

On 1 February 2013 the Djembe drummers from Southern Cross Schools in Hoedspruit, South Africa gave their first performance of the year. We caught-up with them at their practice session before joining them at The Outpost to enjoy their sunset performance.
Introducing SCS

Southern Cross is a co-educational day and boarding school offering pre-primary, primary and college education all the way to Grade 12. We are based on a 1100 hectare private nature reserve, offering our learners an education that combines academic excellence, sport, and culture, with the environmental and ethical principles they will need to become leaders in the modern world.
Gangnam Africa Style

Inspired by the international success of the Gangnam Style song and video, we made our own tribute to the original here in Hoedspruit.

Our values

Embracing a unique philosophy
Our learners embody the spirit of a school that combines academic, cultural and sporting excellence with a deep respect for the natural environment.
Encouraging excellence
We unwaveringly support hard work and all the success that it promises.
Developing character
We value each and every learner and teach them to value and respect each other.
Learning from our environment
We make the most of the opportunities our environment offers for rich, experiential learning.
Inspiring future leaders
We inspire our students to live their lives as engaged local and global citizens of the planet, who are empowered to know their own potential.

Testimonials

The best thing that happened to my son was going to Southern Cross Schools.
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I believe in the school's philosophy and I think that my kids are getting a wonderful balanced and practical education at the school.
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It is the best School in Africa. What's not to be proud of and promote?
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It's a great school - kids love it - so I'm sharing information about it with friends so that they may consider enrolling their children.
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My friends have a huge interest in Southern Cross being a nature based school - it's a unique concept.
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In this unique environment, our learners receive an independent education that balances academic excellence, sport and culture with learning that exceeds the boundaries of the classroom.
Mike Frampton, Parent
We are all indebted to the two visionaries, Sue Godding and Heidi Smith, who started the school. Their vision changed my life...
Mark Blair, Parent
I feel prouder and prouder of Southern Cross School learners the more I get to know and interact with them, whether it's making Gangnam covers, addressing serious social issues or learning new skills.
Dianne Tipping-Woods, Consultant