Kearsney College
Overview
Kearsney College is a leading independent boarding and day school for approximately 650 boys from Grades 8 to 12. The 125-acre estate is set in a country atmosphere on the edge of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, just outside Durban. Kearsney has an outstanding record of academic achievement in the IEB Matriculation Examinations and provides a dynamic sporting and cultural offering.
Kearsney’s Vision, Mission Statement and Values
VISION
To be a world-class independent boys’ school, grounded in the values of our Methodist heritage, providing a globally-competitive holistic education and empowering boys to achieve their full potential.
MISSION STATEMENT
To produce outstanding men with enquiring minds and the knowledge, skills, values and character to succeed and to contribute as ethical, responsible and significant citizens of South Africa and the world.
VALUES
Kearsney embraces Christian principles and holds the following values:
Lead with integrity – servant leadership
Kearsney staff and boys lead by example, with integrity and empathy.
Serve with empathy – professionalism, respect and care
Pupils, teachers, parents and other stakeholders fulfil their roles and duties with dedication and treat each other with compassion, kindness and respect.
Honesty and humility
Respect the aspirations, abilities and limitations of each individual and promote individual integrity.
Fairness
Ensure consistent and transparent application of sound policies and procedures, upholding the principles of equity, equality and freedom from discrimination and harassment.