Sacred Heart College, Johannesburg

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Sacred Heart College, Marist Observatory is a private Catholic school in Observatory, Johannesburg founded in 1889 by the Marist Brothers.^[1] The college was originally established as the first Catholic school for boys in Johannesburg. It now accepts girls and boys through creche, pre-primary school, primary school and high school. It is distinguished among independent schools for its contribution to fostering an inclusive society in Apartheid-Era South Africa. The college runs an IEB examination course and is affiliated with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa.

Sacred Heart College, Marist Observatory
Above: Sacred Heart College Main Entrance
Location
Observatory Johannesburg , Gauteng South Africa
Information
Type	Independent, Private, Co-Ed
Motto	In Meliora Contende (Strive for Better Things)
Established	1889; 135 years ago (1889)
Head of College & High School	Mrs Heather Blanckensee
Primary School	Dr Mark Potterton
Grades	Creche - 12
Enrollment	550 pupils
Houses	Benedict, Geddes, O'Leary, Valerian
Colour(s)	Navy   Gold   Blue   White
Mascot	Dolphin
Affiliation	IEB, ISASA, Catholic Board of Education, Catholic Institute of Education
Website	http://sacredheart.co.za/