New Garden School  ·  Stutterheim, Eastern Cape
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Stutterheim  ·  Eastern Cape

New Garden
School

Quality education from Grade R to 9. CAPS curriculum, trilingual instruction, coding & robotics, and a commitment to nurturing the whole child since 1995.

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30+
Years
R–9
Grades
15
Teachers
3
Languages
~200
Students
100%
Commitment
Our Story

A School Built on Purpose & Care

Founded by Mrs. Shelly Cook in 1995, New Garden School began as a small preschool in a converted house in Stutterheim. Today, governed by the New Garden Educational Development Trust, we serve nearly 200 students from Grade R to 9.

Our principal Mr. Myburgh leads with a clear philosophy: education must develop the whole child — academically, morally and socially.

  • Independent NPO & PBO — registered with the Dept. of Education since 2006
  • Official CAPS Curriculum — nationally recognised and accredited
  • Coding & Robotics Pilot School — one of the first in the Eastern Cape
  • Trilingual — English, Afrikaans and IsiXhosa
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New Garden School building
1995Established
What We Offer

A Comprehensive Education

Academic Excellence
CAPS-aligned curriculum enriched with coding, extra classes and teacher-led extension work across all phases.
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Sports & Activities
Cricket, soccer, netball, hockey and baseball. Over 75% sports participation, plus a Coding Club and homework support.
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Safety & Wellbeing
24-hour surveillance, access-controlled gates, First Aid on site, trained staff and the DBE–SAPS Partnership Protocol.
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Parent Partnership
WhatsApp updates, safe drop-off zones, Friday civvie day, tuck shop, aftercare until 17:00 and a finance advisory team.
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Our Curriculum

Three Phases of Learning

From Grade R to Grade 9, our structured phases provide the right environment, teachers and resources at every stage of your child's development.

Grades R to 3

Qualified, caring teachers create a nurturing environment that grows each child's love of learning from the very start — in three languages from day one.

  • English, Afrikaans and IsiXhosa — trilingual from Grade R
  • Play-based and activity-centred early learning
  • Strong literacy and numeracy foundations
  • Dedicated Grade R class fully integrated into the school
  • Social development, values and character-building
  • Arts, crafts and creative expression
Foundation Phase Details
Foundation Phase students
Grades R – 3
Foundation Phase
4
Class Teachers
R–3
Grades
Languages
EnglishAfrikaansIsiXhosa
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Grades 4 to 6

Seven dedicated teachers deliver a comprehensive experience. Extra classes, coding club and a broad sports programme give every child every opportunity to succeed.

  • Extra classes in Mathematics, English, Afrikaans and Coding
  • Coding Club — digital skills and problem-solving
  • Sports: cricket, soccer, netball, hockey, baseball
  • Homework support programme
  • Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and EMS
  • 75%+ sports participation rate
Intermediate Phase Details
Grades 4 – 6
Intermediate Phase
7
Teachers
4–6
Grades
Sports
CricketSoccerNetballHockeyBaseball
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Grades 7 to 9

Six experienced teachers prepare students for a changing world — with bilingual instruction, formal coding classes, career-insight outings and leadership development.

  • Bilingual instruction — English and Afrikaans
  • Computer and coding classes as formal subjects
  • Career-insight outings into the working world
  • Prefect system — leadership and civic responsibility
  • Coding & Robotics DoE pilot school
  • Grade 9 Farewell — a proud milestone
Senior Phase Details
Grades 7 – 9
Senior Phase
6
Teachers
7–9
Grades
Focus
CodingTechnologyLeadership
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"The purpose of education is to educate the whole child — we don't only focus on academic success, but on producing children of strong values and moral character."

Mr. Jacques Myburgh  ·  Principal, New Garden School
Our Values

Six Pillars We Live By

Trustworthiness
Citizenship
Responsibility
Respect
Caring
Fairness
Safety & Security

Your Child's Safety Is Our Priority

Comprehensive, layered security measures are in place at all times. Parents can trust New Garden School is a safe, well-supervised environment every day.

01
24-Hour Surveillance
State-of-the-art CCTV covering all areas of campus, with access-controlled gates and secure parking.
02
Trained Staff & Prefects
All staff trained to identify and respond to dangerous situations. Student prefects assist with daily supervision.
03
Fire Safety
Fire extinguishers throughout the premises, regular evacuation drills and emergency-compliant building design.
04
First-Aid Ready
Fully stocked First-Aid station with trained first-response personnel available at all times.
05
Access Controlled
Only authorised persons enter campus. Unannounced spot-checks for alcohol and drugs. Regular security patrols.
06
DBE–SAPS Partnership
Part of the Collaborative Partnership Protocol between the Department of Basic Education and the SAPS.
School Life

Life at New Garden

From the sports field to the computer lab, from art class to the NGS News newspaper — there is always something happening at New Garden School.

NGS students
Sports Programme
Cricket, soccer, netball, hockey and baseball — over 75% participation across all grades.
Coding & Robotics
DoE pilot school for the Grade R–9 Coding & Robotics curriculum. Preparing students for a digital future.
Art Room
A dedicated creative space where students explore Fine Arts, crafts and self-expression.
Library
An extensive library catering to all age groups, building a lifelong love of reading.
NGS News
Our student-led school newspaper — stories, sport, creative writing and student interviews.
NGS News
Term 3&4 · 2024Third Edition — Highlights, Victories & Celebrations→ Term 2 · 2024Second Edition — 30 Years of Freedom & Our Pen Pal Programme→ Term 1 · 2024First Edition — Meet the Editorial Team & Sports Achievements→ Term 3&4 · 2024Third Edition — Highlights, Victories & Celebrations→ Term 2 · 2024Second Edition — 30 Years of Freedom & Our Pen Pal Programme→ Term 1 · 2024First Edition — Meet the Editorial Team & Sports Achievements→