"What stood out for me at The Rock Academy was our very first interview with the school. The care they took to assess my daughter, after the pandemic, and their honesty about my child and her level of education that she was on, was amazing. They gave us the choice to keep her at the same standard or move her ... read all testimonials
A Christian primary school honouring God through education
At The Rock Academy, we are proud to have served our community for over 20 years as a Christian primary school located in the picturesque valley of Fish Hoek on the Cape Peninsula.
A biblical worldview
Interpreting the world from a biblical perspective.
Build relationships
Developing our connection with God and with each other.
Pursue excellence
Introducing our students to the joy of giving their personal best.
Where faith and learning come together
About
The heart of The Rock Academy is to honour God through education. We teach our students that as followers of Christ it is our responsibility to live as “salt and light” in this world by reaching out and making a difference in the lives of others.
Our students from Grade 1 to 7 are encouraged to discover and develop their God given talents through a balanced programme in Academics, the Arts, Technology and Physical education.
In safe, small supportive groups, teachers and students work closely together building character, strong values, meaningful relationships and the confidence to go out into the world and make a significant difference.
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It’s a big world out there
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A word from our principal
It is a privilege to teach in a school where we can live out our faith while nurturing and educating God’s most precious gifts—our children. In our small, supportive classes, teachers and students work closely together in a peaceful and joyful atmosphere.
Our success is rooted in our exceptional staff, committed to helping each child reach their full potential, and the unwavering support of our parents. We invite you to visit our school and experience this for yourself.
Vanessa Oelofse
Principal, The Rock Academy
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What people are saying about us
Testimonials
Hear from current and past pupils, parents and even grandparents about The Rock.
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on Google"From the moment we walked into The Rock Academy, on my daughter’s first day of Grade 1, she was greeted by the Principal with a smile and a reassuring cuddle. My daughter suffers from separation anxiety and Mrs. Oelofse, the principal, was so warm and compassionate on that first day, putting my husband and myself at ease. Her teacher, Mrs.Mc ... read all testimonials
Nicolette Groep
"The Rock Academy has a special place in my heart, because it is so much more than a school; it’s more like a big family where each child is a valued member, and where learning goes beyond the realm of education. Thank you for all you do! ... read all testimonials
Shiloh Dobbin
"If you are looking for the best school, home and family, The Rock Academy is the one. ... read all testimonials
Monica Zinyama
"My daughter Isabella joined The Rock Academy Family in 2021, when she started in Grade 4. There was a lot of apprehension, as she was leaving all of her previous primary school friends behind. All of our fears and anxieties were very quickly laid to rest as the teachers and pupils were extremely friendly and helpful, and made Isabella’s transition ... read all testimonials
Constance Simmons
"The Rock Academy is not just a school, it’s a family. My eldest son has been there since Grade 1 and is now in Grade 6,my youngest starts his journey with The Rock Academy next year. The teachers at The Rock Academy take pride in their jobs, and truly care about the children. Mrs Oelofse the principal is such a ... read all testimonials
Tanya Groepe
"Every parent wants their child (children ) to have a stable,right, and good foundation both at home and at school. The Rock Academy has been that school for me which has provided a stable Academic and moral foundation for my daughter. My relationship with the teachers has been like that of co-parenting; they have always provided a free and ... read all testimonials
Regina Ruzani
"I would like to take this opportunity to appreciate Mrs Oelofse and the whole Rock Academy staff, for they have helped to build character, inspire dreams, encourage creativity and build confidence in my children.It is also worth mentioning that their dedication and leadership have been vital to moulding better children, mine included. I am also grateful for the solid Christian ... read all testimonials
Portia Roso
"We have part of The Rock family now for 5 years and couldn’t ask for a better foundation for my children. ... read all testimonials
Catherine Melgarejo
"As parents of two children, Emily and Thomas, we were looking for something different in the school system. We had homeschooled our children for 2 years, when I took ill and was advised to put them into a school. This was difficult because we knew what was out there. So we prayed fervently about it. I went on to Google ... read all testimonials
Allen and Avalon Thomas