Simond Front

Welcome to Simond Private School

Esmari Van Niekerk

Simond Private School is a Christian School, situated in the heart of the Paarl valley in the beautiful town of Simondium with a rich history and tradition in education. We are surrounded with beautiful Cape Winelands towns such as Paarl, Franschhoek, Pniel and Stellenbosch.

We are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment rooted in Christian values. Our school is a place where students are encouraged to grow academically, physically, spiritually and emotionally.

Our dedicated team of staff is passionate about education and work tirelessly to ensure that our students receive the best possible education. We strive to create a sense of community within our school, fostering relationships built on respect, compassion and understanding.

As a Christian school, we place a strong emphasis on faith and moral values. We believe that instilling strong Christian principles in our students will help them become compassionate and responsible members of society.

One of the fundamental differences at Simond Private School is that we believe children are created in the image of God. This means they are valuable not for what they can do, but for who they are. This also means each child has eternal significance.

Our wish is that Simond Private School will be the school of choice for anyone looking for a holistic, authentic, relevant and rigorous education for their child/children.

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about Simond Private School and the programmes and opportunities we offer. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to our school community!

Blessings Esmari van Niekerk

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6

School Terms for 2025
Term 1: 15 January to 20 March
Term 2: 8 April to 27 June
Term 3: 22 July to 26 September
Term 4: 14 October to 3 December

Simond looks after students’ emotional, academic, career opportunities and spiritual well-being while encouraging them to become active participants in the community. Students benefit from these areas of support as follows:

Primary School

Nikki Küstner
Secretary

Esmari van Niekerk
Principal

Hanlie Viljoen
HOD: Foundation Phase Grade 3

Ismi van Niekerk
HOD: Intermediate / Senior Phase
ISP: English, Life Orientation, Creative Arts(Drama)

Gisela Nortje
HOD: Sport
Grade 4

Marita de Klerk
Grade RR and Grade R

Anika Coetzee
Grade 1

Sonja Cillie
Grade 2

Bennie Basquero
ISP: Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, Social Sciences, Life Skills

Jessica Halgryn
ISP: Afrikaans, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Technology

Anne-Mart Stemmet
ISP: Mathematics, Afrikaans, Economic and Management Sciences, Life Skills, Social Sciences

Susan Jacobs
Assistant Teacher

Klara von Wielligh
ISP: Creative Art

Bianca du Toit
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College

Grade 8 and 9

English Home Language, English First Additional Language

Afrikaans Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language

Mathematics

Life Orientation

Economic & Management Sciences

Creative Arts

Natural Sciences

Social Science

Technology

Grade 10 to Grade 12

English Home Language, English First Additional Language

Afrikaans Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language

Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy

Life Orientation

Accounting

Business Studies

Computer Applications Technology

Engineering Graphics & Design

History

Life Sciences

Physical Sciences

Tourism

Visual Art

Wimpie Annandale
Mathematics, Natural Science, Physical Science

Ian van Deventer
HOD: Health and Safety
Mathematics

Lekiesha van Zyl
English, Life Orientation

Bianca du Toit
Technology, Computer Application Technology

Klara von Wielligh
Creative
Art, Visual Art, Life Orientation, English

Christina van der Watt
Accounting, Economic and Management Sciences, Business Studies, Life Orientation

Lené Le Grange
Afrikaans, Business Studies, Life Orientation

Leo Aucamp
HOD: Academics
English, Life Sciences, Life Orientation

Monia Venter
Afrikaans, Social Sciences

Corné van As
Mathematical Literacy, Engineering Graphics & Design (EGD)

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