Crawford College - Sandton

Ok school would recommend trying out before you move.

My peers are some of the best people I will ever know. However some of the teachers put in minimal to no effort into helping along struggling students. This school focuses on the academically gifted students and leaves the average and below average students out to dry. The school cares more about profit than it does it’s students. And quite frankly it’s not worth the fortune it costs.

Crawford College Sandton used to be an amazing school. A place where you were guaranteed the highest quality of education, the most socially accepting and fun community and the best teachers around. Over the past 2 or 3 years this has changed and is still getting worse. While the students and peers are still some of the best people out there, the quality of the school, management, and teaching have all dwindled. So many of the school's best teachers have left, the attitude in the classroom and school in general is one where the students and teachers both generally don't care, and the consistent reshuffling of management and principals further justifies the school's lack of direction. On top of all of these points, the tuition price continues to grow. CCS was a school that prided itself on its cultural and academic achievements, yet lately even the cultural side has been lacking with many complaints from the students. Crawford students still graduate with outstanding results, often placing highest in the country, which is why I did not rate the school lower than "Average". You still leave the school with amazing results and grades and with some great memories. The system is slowly breaking apart though, which may be a reason for concern in the very near future.

I used to go to another Crawford school which was just as great! We then moved to Crawford Sandton and honestly I’m so glad we moved. CCS (Crawford College Sandton) help every individual find their place in this school. They make sure you’re comfortable in every single class. In terms of academics, the teachers are incredible. They were awarded so so many AdvTech awards in almost all subjects (including gold for physical science and silver for mathematics). They have so many different sport options that there’s something for everyone. We’ve got students from everywhere and no one has ever reported bullying. However, we do still have to sign the code of conduct in relation to bullying. There are peer counselors alongside our school counselor so you’ve never got to deal with anything alone. Seriously parents if you’re looking for a school that is accepting and encouraging, that will push your child to achieve the best they possibly can and help them with career choices in higher grades - I cannot think of a better school!