“I used to walk past Loreto on my way to work and admired the disciplined, orderly children —they always greeted me with a smile. When I had children of my own, I knew exactly where to place them.”
Learning and Leading in Love and Justice
Founded in 1878 in the heart of Pretoria. A Catholic combined school —co-educational from age three to Grade 7, and an all-girls high school from Grade 8 to matric —grounded in the conviction of Mary Ward that an exceptional education, held to the highest standard, can change the world.
Ages 3–6 · Grades RRR to R
A gentle, structured start within a school your child will never have to leave. From age three, Loreto learners grow within one community all the way to matric.
Ages 6–13 · Grades 1 to 7
A strong academic foundation built on the CAPS curriculum, enriched by sport, culture, and values. A fully co-educational primary school for boys and girls.
Ages 13–18 · Grades 8 to 12
Where academic rigour meets character. 100% matric pass rate for 32 consecutive years. 94.29% bachelor’s degree passes in 2025. A school that prepares young women for university and for life.
Loreto has achieved a 100% matric pass rate for 32 consecutive years. In 2025, 94.29% of the matric class qualified for bachelor’s degree study, with 21 subject distinctions awarded.
Loreto Convent School is grounded in the Catholic tradition of Mary Ward and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The school’s values — integrity, compassion, justice, and service — are universal and welcoming to families of all faiths.
From age three to matric, Loreto offers a single, unbroken journey through one school, one campus, and one set of values. No disruptive school changes. No starting over.
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— Mary Ward, Foundress — Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1609
“I used to walk past Loreto on my way to work and admired the disciplined, orderly children —they always greeted me with a smile. When I had children of my own, I knew exactly where to place them.”
Parent
“I matriculated from Loreto in 1994, at the height of our country’s democratic transition. The school’s commitment to integration shaped who I have become.”
Class of 1994 ·
Former Mayor of Johannesburg
“Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and if you’re considering Loreto Convent School you’re looking in the right direction.”
Class of 1977 ·
Teacher 1981–2024
“Loreto taught me that discipline and warmth are not opposites. Every time I walk into a room and hold my ground, I am drawing on something Loreto put there first.”
Class of 1999 ·
Board Chair
MD Blue Pyramid
“I chose Loreto for its strong discipline rooted in the Catholic ethos. It was one of the best decisions I made. With small class sizes, every child received attention and support, ensuring no one was treated as just a number.”
Board Vice-Chair ·
Mother of Metja (2022)
“Loreto Convent School has brought me out of my shell, helped me realise my potential, and shown me the right path. Any family considering Loreto is introducing their child to a tight-knit family and a school that focuses profoundly on the well-being of the child.”
Student
Grade 11
“Loreto teaches you that talent comes with responsibility —to lift others as you climb. It is the lesson I have drawn on every day, twenty years into a career in technology and business leadership.”
Class of 1999 ·
Portfolio Exec, Nedbank
“The Catholic ethos and belief in the development of young girls into independent minds is what drew me to the school.”
Parent
Former Board Chair
“Loreto shaped my foundation for navigating global markets whilst staying grounded in our shared values. Leading our Alumni community is about building bridges between our 148-year legacy and our limitless future.”
Class of 2012 · Trader
Alumni Chair
“What I love most about Loreto is that faith is woven into every aspect of daily school life. The guiding values of justice, freedom, sincerity, truth, and joy shape young people into grounded, authentic, and hopeful adults.”
Past Pupil Queenswood ·
Educator 20 years
“Loreto is not a school —it is a community that shapes young people into confident and determined individuals.”
Student
Grade 12
“I left Loreto in 1999 but I never really left behind what it taught me —to see people, to serve, and to think about the broader community. Being back feels like home.”
Class of 1999 · Alumni Lead
CEO, W.O.L.F.
“My time at Loreto shaped far more than my education—it shaped the woman I became. Loreto taught me that true leadership begins with character.”
Class of 2013 · CA(SA)
Financial Manager
“I am as passionate today as I was on my first day. Loreto is not just an educational institution —it is a family that is warm, inviting, and supportive.”
Deputy Principal
36 Years at Loreto
“Loreto gave me my first foundation. It builds the kind of person who can walk into any room and deliver.”
Loreto Primary ·
Team Leader, McKinsey
“I became a Loreto girl in 2022, when I was doing Grade 8. It was scary at first, but the school environment was so welcoming. I felt at ease. Loreto prepares learners to become model women and men of society. The teachers give us life lessons to help us transition smoothly into life after high school.”
Grade 12 ·
Joined Grade 8 (2022)
“Loreto feels like a community rather than just a school, where each child is known and supported, making it stand out from other schools we considered.”
Parent
“Teachers who spoke life into me as though they were given a memo of who I ought to be. Loreto truly sees each child and believes in who they can become — even before they believe in themselves.”
Class of 2021 ·
Big 4 Audit Professional
Loreto has achieved a 100% matric pass rate for 32 consecutive years. In 2025, 94.29% of the matric class qualified for bachelor’s degree study, with 21 subject distinctions awarded.
Grade RRR to 5 Girls and Boys; Grade 6 to 12 Girls (Only)