Ignite Your Creative Edge
An individualised, blended approach to education in a small, caring “home from home” school, where every learner is known and every pathway is possible.
Classes of only 8 to 10 learners. Live one-on-one support. Blended online and contact learning.
Modderfontein Academy is registered as an Independent School with the Gauteng Department of Education.
Vision & Mission
Our vision
A school where every learner is known, valued and challenged to ignite their creative edge, growing into innovative, responsible and compassionate people who make a real difference in their communities.
Our mission
- Offer a progressive, individualised education that is not held back by the rigidity of traditional schooling.
- Provide a nurturing, stimulating environment that champions critical thinking, academic excellence and boundless creativity.
- Tailor the curriculum to each learner’s learning style, and build an inclusive culture where every voice is heard and valued.
- Build strong partnerships that reach beyond the classroom.
- Keep every learner safe and supported with a strict anti-bullying policy.
We are not just a school, we are a family.
Learning that fits the learner
Level Up
Evolve. Grow. Master. Personalised attention and modern learning tools to level up your mindset, your skills and your readiness for the senior stage and beyond.
Digital Learning
Access to a world-class online curriculum and personalised, real-time support from our dedicated teachers, building independent, capable and digitally savvy learners.
Positive Values
Our “home away from home” feel cultivates integrity, respect and resilience, and a lifelong curiosity for learning, so that confident young adults leave us ready to add value to society.
Small classes. Big attention.
- Individualised learning for every child
- Small classes of only 8 to 10 learners
- A ‘less homework’ policy, so learners have time to pursue more
- Blended online and contact learning
- Aftercare and extra support lessons included
…and much more!
Extra murals & other activities
Learning does not stop at the bell. Our learners explore, create and compete.
- Extra lessons & aftercare
- Physical Education
- Art in various mediums
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Chess
- Digital Training
Digital Training
Practical, future-focused skills for the modern world, including AI, Microsoft programs and more.
More than a school. A community that cares.
Watch our short film to see what makes Modderfontein Academy different, and why so many families have made the move.
- Passionate educators who love teaching
- Learning shaped around the individual child
- A family feel, with every learner known by name
Testimonials
My heart is so full whenever I drop my child off at school following a crazy morning and seeing them arrive to big hugs and the smiles from the Modderfontein Academy team. There’s nothing in this world that makes you happier than knowing that your child is happy at school. Thank you for that.
ShirleyModderfontein Academy parent“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”Winston Churchill
Modderfontein Academy believes in teaching our children the importance of serving others and ‘paying it forward’. We support various charities and run projects throughout the year where learners are encouraged to get involved and contribute in any way they can.
Working with reputable affiliates
We add even more value and opportunity through strategic collaborations with these organisations.
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
Ready to take the first step? Speak to us or book a visit and see the school for yourself.