WHPS - Waterkloof House Preparatory School

General information

Waterkloof House Preparatory School is situated in Pretoria, South Africa. WHPS is an independent School, offering education to boys and girls in Grades 000 and 00; and boys only from Grades 0 to Grade 7, through the medium of English. Boarding is offered to boys from Grade 3 to Grade 7.

Founded in 1923 by the Ruddell brothers, the vision of the School is to realise the holistic development of its boys using a broad-base to promote high moral values; independent thinking; self-discipline and a positive self-image, enabling each boy to realise his full potential in academics, sporting and cultural fields within a Christian environment.

Affectionately known as WHPS, a certain element sets Waterkloof House Preparatory School apart from any other school - its ethos is legendary. Embodied in its motto, ‘Work Hard Play Straight’, this ethos is embedded in a deep spirit of community.

Every member of the School's community contributes his or her own special gifts to create a unique environment. Individual teachers, boys, parents and support staff are all touched by the atmosphere that pervades at our School.