Kearsney College

Kearsney offers its 650 boys a unique and flexible weekly or termly boarding and day scholar options catering to the needs of the modern family. Most of our boarders are weekly boarders, opting for a mix of family time and the experience, structure, fun and brotherhood of boarding.

Transport is provided on Monday mornings for boarders from Richards Bay, Umtunzini, Ballito, Umhlanga, Hilton and Pietermaritzburg. A return bus for day scholars leaves daily from Berea, with pick up points from Westville to Botha’s Hill.  Boarders are transported to and from King Shaka International Airport for holidays and half terms.

Kearsney attracts pupils from all over the country and the world, and full (termly) boarding is also offered. On any given weekend about 100 boarders will stay in on Saturday night and spend Sunday on campus. All boarders are welcome to stay in on the weekend, or to take exeats to stay with family or friends. Sunday excursions are organised for termly boarders and all those staying in.

Boarding has many benefits for school boys, providing a structured environment where the boys benefit academically, whilst enjoying the social and personal development associated with friendships and involvement in sport and cultural activities.

Boarding helps a boy develop self-discipline, maturity, independence and social skills, skills vital for achieving their full potential in life.

Dayboys are integrated into the boarding experience as much as possible, participating in House activities, dining with their housemates and even sleeping over at the boarding houses when they would like to take advantage of the more structured academic environment or share in the camaraderie on the night before a big match.

Kearsney has four Houses – Finningley, Gillingham, Pembroke and Sheffield. In their Grade 8 year, the boarders are accommodated in Haley House.