A number of Scholarships are offered to talented boys entering Grade 8 each year. These scholarships range in value up to 100% of the school fees.

For Academic scholarships candidates must have achieved an aggregate of at least 80% in Primary school.  Closing date for applications is during the first week of April each year.

To qualify for a Music scholarship, candidates need to play an instrument at Grade three level.  Closing date for applications is during the first week of March each year.

The Sports scholarship require candidates who represent a sport at Provincial or 1st team level.  Applications must be in before the end of April each year.

Centenary scholarships are for previously disadvantaged students of outstanding academic ability. To qualify, a minimum requirement of 80% is required in our entrance test which is written during the first week of March each year.

Pupils attend the scholarship examinations by Headmaster’s invitation only.

To apply for a scholarship, a detailed CV together with the pupil’s latest report should be faxed to:

Headmaster’s Secretary
St John’s College
St David Road
Houghton  2198

Fax:  +27 11 645 3001