About Ashton John's Private School
Ashton John's Private School is a Cambridge International independent school located at 27 Dr. Yusuf Dadoo Avenue, Wilkoppies, Klerksdorp, 2571, in the North West Province of South Africa. Founded in October 2021, we are a co-educational institution offering education from Grade R (Reception) through Grade 12, following the globally recognised Cambridge International Curriculum.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a safe, welcoming, and inspiring learning environment where every student can thrive. We maintain high-quality education and inspire creativity, responsibility, and virtuous behaviour. Our staff are passionate about helping every student reach their highest level of academic achievement and building a foundation for life-long learning. We create a genuine sense of belonging for students and their families.
Cambridge International Curriculum
Ashton John's is one of the few schools in the Klerksdorp region to offer the full Cambridge International Curriculum: Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge AS & A Levels. The Cambridge curriculum is globally recognised and ranked among the top five curricula internationally. Our programme places special emphasis on perceptual skills, numeracy, literacy, life skills, and science, equipping graduates for university admission both in South Africa and abroad.
4-Star Boarding School
Ashton John's Private School offers 4-star rated boarding facilities in Klerksdorp, approximately 180km from Johannesburg and 230km from Pretoria. Our boarding house provides a safe, supervised home-away-from-home for students from across South Africa, including students from Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, the Western Cape, and the Free State, as well as international students from Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia. Boarding fees include accommodation, all meals, laundry, 24-hour supervision, and study support.
Student Development
We encourage students to develop higher-order thinking skills, problem-solving ability, and critical thinking. Teachers promote independent research, collaborative learning, and student-led debates. Our all-inclusive approach to education means we nurture every student's academic, social, and personal potential.
Values
The school is guided by the acronym BREUER: Build open and honest relationships through communication; Respect each other, our environment, and our community; Understanding individual differences, values, and rights; Empathy (treat others with care and compassion); Responsibility (embrace opportunities to contribute and learn).
Location and Accessibility
Our school is located in Wilkoppies, Klerksdorp, North West Province, South Africa, approximately 180km west of Johannesburg on the N12, making us easily accessible for families relocating or seeking a boarding school near Johannesburg. GPS coordinates: -26.8431, 26.6663. Contact us at 018 200 8550 or reception@ashtonjohnsschool.co.za.
WE BELIEVE
To be a community where all students feel inspired, respected and encouraged to develop, learn and achieve to their fullest potential.
Welcome to
Ashton John's Primary & Secondary School!
At Ashton John's Primary & Secondary School, we are dedicated to empowering our students with knowledge and nurturing their potential through exceptional education. As a coeducational Cambridge International institution in Klerksdorp, we strive to provide high-quality learning experiences that equip our students with the skills necessary to thrive as independent members of society.
Founded in 2021, our school serves students from Grade R through Grade 12, offering the internationally recognised Cambridge curriculum, one of the top five curricula globally. With 4-star boarding facilities about 180km from Johannesburg, we welcome students from across South Africa and internationally.
Our focus on fostering independence, critical thinking, and academic excellence sets the foundation for a bright and successful future for every child who walks through our doors.
Our All-Inclusive approach to Education
Ashton John's brings the Cambridge Curriculum to Klerksdorp, with a special emphasis on Perceptual skills, Numeracy, Literacy, Life skills, and Science.
The Cambridge Curriculum is internationally recognised and top five recognised globally.
Student Development
We encourage students to develop higher-order thinking skills, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Our teachers endorse independent research, collaboration, and presenting debates.
Student Pledge
We pledge to treat one another with dignity.
I will speak and behave courteously, cooperate with my fellow students and teachers, develop positive and respectful relationships, think about the effect on relationships before acting, and value the interests, abilities, and culture of others.
OUR MISSION
Ashton John's provides a safe learning environment in a welcoming atmosphere, creating a genuine sense of belonging amongst students and their families. We serve students from Grade R to Grade 12, including boarding students from across South Africa and neighbouring countries.
We maintain high-quality Cambridge International education and inspire creativity, responsibility, and virtuous behaviour among our students. Our staff are passionate about educating all students to the highest level of academic achievement and building a foundation for life-long learning.