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World class education. Learning through Play

From 18 months to 18 years, Summerhill grows confident, capable, and kind young people.

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Nature-Inspired Learning Environment

Children learn through exploration in our beautiful outdoor environment, with modern, newly renovated classrooms that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lasting love for nature.

Caring & Experienced Teachers

Our passionate teachers — many with over 25 years at Summerhill — provide a nurturing, family-like environment where every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated.

Holistic Programmes that Celebrate Growth

Our rich, play-based programmes embrace all forms of growth — cognitive, creative, social, and emotional — helping each child thrive and discover their unique potential.

Why Summerhill?

Set on a lush wetland estate in Midrand, our Nursery School gives children aged 18 months to 6 years the freedom to learn through play, movement and nature. Our teachers guide each milestone with care and experience. 

Apply before 15 Dec 2025

Apply before 15 December 2025 and pay R0.00 application fee — plus, our fees have only increased 2.5%, far below the national average of 5-8% for independent schools. View our 2026 fees

Got Questions?

Our friendly staff stand ready to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

Call us: 011 468 1414

Email us: info@summerhill-school.co.za

Key Features

Natural wetland campus

Teachers with 25 + years’ experience

Grade 0000 - Grade 12

Balanced and rich curriculum

Truly diverse and inclusive community

Modern, world-class facilities

Safe & positive environment

Strong parent partnerships

When can my child start?

Summerhill Nursery starts at Grade 0000 for students of 18months to 6 years old.

What curriculum do you follow?
We follow a rich multi-faceted learning approach covering all aspects of growth for children to be successful in “big school” and life.
Is after care available?
Aftercare services are available.
Can I visit the school?

Absolutely! We would love to meet you. Book a tour here

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What Our Families are Saying

My kids have had such an amazing experience at the school, thank you to the teachers for their love towards our little ones!
Thank you particularly to Teacher Rosa for helping my son through such a difficult period and holding his hand through this year. 🥰

We do not have enough words to express our sincere gratitude for all the love and care you gave Simeon in the Red Foxes class. He has really blossomed into an amazing “big” boy. Daily we are surprised by his development and we firmly believe that it is because of the good foundation it has been built on.

Thank you to have laid a strong foundation for me to fly into Grade 1. I have landed safely and the past nine months have been a breeze of fresh air.

You are an Angel that let me rest on your strong wings while I was learning to fly on my own.

I love and miss you dearly.