Merrifield aims to
- offer a rigorous academic environment in a learning centre of exceptional quality
- educate the whole child where academic studies, sport, spirituality, culture and community service are vital components of a rounded education
- value the individuality and distinctive learning styles of every child
- provide close personal attention and commit to small classes
- encourage the development of individual curiosity, personal creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit
- develop mutually respectful relations based on mutual trust, professionalism, quality education and care
- prepare citizens for a culturally diverse, democratic society encourage a vibrant leadership that is decisive, while being compassionate, democratic and tolerant
- nurture an environmental awareness being situated in a country environment
- offer a single educational experience on one campus from pre-primary to matric
- nurture a family-orientated environment where a social conscience and responsible social interactions are cultivated.
Our vision is to be a dynamic, globally competitive independent school rooted in the Eastern Cape
We are an IEB school
Values of the IEB
Through our assessments, we are motivated to develop learners who are:
- Critical users of information
- Ethical reasoners
- Problem solvers
- Creative and reflective thinkers
- Lifelong learners
- Society members respectful of diversity, particularly in the Southern African context
- Active citizens who are committed to upholding the principles of the South African Constitution and the wellbeing of all people
