Thank you for considering Bryanston High School as one of your options.

This is one of those ‘big parenting moments’ in life when we get to make an important choice in the best interests of our child and family. And as such, it should be taken seriously and considered diligently.

Some parents choose a school because their child’s friends are going there, only for their child to make an entirely new group of friends within weeks of starting there. Some parents choose based on the school’s academic track record, or sporting/cultural achievements. Others simply because it’s the closest school. As with many things in life, there is no universally correct answer here. It’s a deeply personal decision for each family and should be seriously researched and considered. And while your child’s input is certainly important, the final decision should not be left 100% in the hands of a 12 or 13 year old. After all, would you give that same young person a blank cheque to go and buy your next car? Or home?

Our team has been assisting parents with admissions for many years now and one thing I can tell you for certain is that some aspects of the Gauteng Department of Education’s (GDE) process change every year. As a result, over the coming weeks and months you’ll hear stories and rumours and all sorts of misinformation – much of which will add to your stress and greying hair. Please, take a breath, stay calm, and ignore ‘car-park skinder’ and mischief – we’ve got this! We will keep you updated with information and key dates as we travel towards Grade 8 together.