Raising today's boys to be tomorrow's gentlemen.
19/08/2026
A few spots remain for the Merchiston Golf and Padel Day! ⛳️
Join us at the Maritzburg Golf Club on Friday 28 August for a fantastic day of golf and padel
Still interested or you wish to sponsor?
Contact Michael Dick:
[email protected] or 033 342 1838.
Who's coming with you? 🏌🏻♂️🎾
13/08/2026
🎶 Our Grade 4 learners had a fantastic time in Music, practising their ukulele skills, exploring drumming rhythms, and making music together. Learning has never sounded like so much fun! 🎵
12/08/2026
We love to see our day boys get a taste of what’s on offer as a Parkinson House boy. Mud. Fun. Sun. 🐭💙
12/08/2026
SP INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS
From the first sprint to final relay, our Senior Primary boys competed with determination, energy and pride. The track and field came alive with some outstanding performances, personal bests and plenty of encouragement. Every point counted as our Mudrats proudly represented their houses and gave their very best.
🏆 Inter-House Athletics Trophy Winners
Willow Tree Trot – Grade 4: Allan
Willow Tree Trot – Grade 5: Rowe
Tug O’ War: Rhodes
1000m Medley Relay – Ray Butler Cup: Rowe
🏃♂️ Relay Winners
U10 Relay: Allan
U11 Relay: Rowe
U12 Relay: Rhodes
Open Relay: Rhodes
🥇 Age Group Champions
U9
1. Zobusa Dlamini
2. Jake van Dyk
3. Cooper Gray
U10
1. Blake Precious
2. Aphiwe Dlamini
3. Ngcebo Ngongoma
U11
1. Obi Okeke Uzudike
2. Alwande Ngcobo
3. Luqmaan Ally
U12
1. Chad Carroll
2. Brogan Kyle
3. Jamie Grobbelaar
Open
1. Shaheer Ismail
2. Juhan Fourie
3. Mukelwa Mazibuko
⭐ Individual Awards
Champion Athlete: Shaheer Ismail
Most Improved Athlete: Shaheer Ismail
Athletics Endeavour: Kutlwano Motumi
200m Open - Brian Swart Trophy: Juhan Fourie
1200m Open - Saunders Trophy: Ethan Labuschagne
Shot Put Open - Grant Owen Trophy: Asher Spilsbury
🏆 House Trophies
Standard Points – Whitear Trophy: Rhodes
Relay Cup – Pepworth Cup: Rowe
Middle Distance Team Trophy: Rowe
Kerby Cup for Champion House: Rowe House 💙
1st Rowe - 759 points
2nd: Milner - 721 points
3rd: Allan - 623 points
4th: Rhodes - 605 points
Congratulations to Rowe on a well-deserved Champion House victory and well done to all four houses for their incredible effort, sportsmanship and House pride displayed.
A sincere thank you to our staff, parents and boys for making Merchiston’s Inter-House Atheltics Day such a memorable occasion.
11/08/2026
❤️💙JP INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS 🩵💚
What a fantastic day of races, laughter and House spirit at Merchiston! Our Junior Primary boys gave it their all on the track, with speedy sprints, exciting sack races and, of course, the ultimate test of teamwork - Tug-o-War!
Well done to our u/9 Champions
🥇 Zobusa Dlamini
🥈 Jake van Dyk
🥉 Cooper Gray
The cheering was loud, the competition was friendly, and the smiles said it all! It was wonderful to see our boys encouraging one another, proudly representing their Houses and giving their very best throughout the day.
Happy Women’s Day! 💙🌸
Strong communities are built by remarkable women whose strength, compassion and dedication inspire those around them.
On this Women’s Day, Merchiston proudly celebrates the mothers, grandmothers, teachers, support staff, mentors and all the incredible women who play an invaluable role in shaping the lives and character of our young men.
Thank you for your support, your resilience and the countless ways you make a difference every day. 💙
💙A DAY WITH OUR LITTLE IMPS💙
31/07/2026
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION ASSEMBLY
This week’s SP assembly honored our Academic Top 5 and Most improved in each class, Mudrats who poured hard work and heart into their academics. We also introduced the Gold Academic Merchiston badge for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class; a small token for huge grit and resilience. 📚 🥇 💙
Game, set, joy! 🎾 Tennis season is in full swing and our Mudrats hit the courts this afternoon and played some fantastic matches.💙
| Monday | 07:15 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:15 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:15 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 07:15 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 07:15 - 16:00 |
