Chistlehurst Academics and Arts

Chistlehurst Academics and Arts ONE OF A KIND EDUCATION! IN FACT, IT'S THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN PMB! We are sowing the seeds of change in education!

Grade 8 to 12 academic and performing arts high school. This group is for past, present and future pupils! Chistlehurst Academics and Arts is an independent, co-ed, English medium high school specialising in the learning fields of dance, drama and design. The only school of its kind in Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands, Chistlehurst offers learners a careful blend of academics and performing arts. Telephone: 033 345 4895

General and Account Information: [email protected]

Principal: [email protected]

Reception: [email protected]

Departmental Head (Humanities): [email protected]

Departmental Head (Commerce): [email protected]

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Instagram Handle: https://www.instagram.com/chistlehurst/

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Happy Teachers’ Day! Today we celebrate the teachers who inspire, encourage, challenge and believe in our learners every...
05/10/2026

Happy Teachers’ Day!

Today we celebrate the teachers who inspire, encourage, challenge and believe in our learners every day.
Thank you for shaping not only young minds, but confident, compassionate and capable young people. ❤️

Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

2027 APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPENWe’re still accepting applications for Grade 8–10 for 2027, but spaces are limited.At Ch...
05/10/2026

2027 APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPEN
We’re still accepting applications for Grade 8–10 for 2027, but spaces are limited.

At Chistlehurst, your child is more than just a number in a classroom. With smaller classes and individualised attention, our learners are given the opportunity to grow academically, creatively and personally.

Here, we nurture:
📚 Academic excellence
🎭 A vibrant Arts environment
💫 Confidence and identity
🤝 Individual growth and support
🎓 A school community where every learner is seen

If you’re looking for a high school where your child can learn, create, grow and truly be known, Chistlehurst could be the place for them.✨Enquire today to secure your child’s place.
[email protected] or call 077 437 3773📩 Contact us for more information about applications and enrolment.

24/09/2026

A little late, but always worth celebrating. 🇿🇦✨

Today we celebrate the cultures, traditions, stories and people that make South Africa beautifully unique. ❤️

Happy Heritage Day from Chistlehurst! 🇿🇦

Ungasali! Last night for our amazing Cultural Evening , following the story of uGogo Maria, Themba and Cindi as they pre...
23/09/2026

Ungasali! Last night for our amazing Cultural Evening , following the story of uGogo Maria, Themba and Cindi as they prepare for their wedding🙌🏻

Only R60 per ticket, half price for under 5 years old✨️
Amazing food for sale, Regret cash only!

🖤🕯Standing in solidarity with women everywhere, we stand together against gender-based violence and for a world where ev...
18/09/2026

🖤🕯Standing in solidarity with women everywhere, we stand together against gender-based violence and for a world where every woman can live without fear. 💔🇿🇦

🎟️ Tickets for our Cultural Evening still available for purchase and booking, call 077 437 3773 to book today. Only R60 ...
09/09/2026

🎟️ Tickets for our Cultural Evening still available for purchase and booking, call 077 437 3773 to book today.
Only R60 per person 🌍✨R20 per person for the Grandparents Matinee on the 23rd of September

🌸🌿 Spring has officially sprung at Chistlehurst! 🌿🌸We celebrated a beautiful Spring Day and Arbor Day by adding a little...
02/09/2026

🌸🌿 Spring has officially sprung at Chistlehurst! 🌿🌸

We celebrated a beautiful Spring Day and Arbor Day by adding a little extra colour and life to our school gardens. 🌱
Our learners brought along plants to brighten up our grounds, while their awesome Spring Day outfits brought plenty of colour of their own! 🌼💐

28/08/2026

Teamwork in action! 💛🌍 Rise Against Hunger

Today, Chistlehurst learners and staff joined forces with Rise Against Hunger and successfully packed over **15 000 meals** for communities in need. An incredible achievement and a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together!

Rise Against Hunger is a global movement working to end hunger by providing nutritious meals to vulnerable communities ...
28/08/2026

Rise Against Hunger is a global movement working to end hunger by providing nutritious meals to vulnerable communities and supporting long-term solutions to food insecurity. 🌍🍚

Today, our Chistlehurst learners and staff proudly played their part by packing over **15 000 meals**! Every packed meal represents hope, care and the power of working together for a greater purpose.

We are incredibly proud of everyone who contributed to this meaningful initiative. Together, even small actions can create an enormous impact. 💛And thank you to Mr Joel Fanner for alerting us to this initiative and getting our school body involved!

Awesome things are happening today at Chistlehurst✨️🙌🏻
28/08/2026

Awesome things are happening today at Chistlehurst✨️🙌🏻

Address

157 Moses Mabhida Road
Pietermaritzburg
3201

Opening Hours

Monday 07:45 - 15:00
Tuesday 07:45 - 15:00
Wednesday 07:45 - 14:00
Thursday 07:45 - 15:00
Friday 07:45 - 13:45

Telephone

0333454895

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