WELCOME TO

Wartburg Kirchdorf School

Situated on top of a hill and overlooking grand views of the Karkloof and the snow-clad Drakensberg Mountains during clear winter days, Wartburg Kirchdorf School is an attractive alternative to the humdrum of the big city. Located within Wartburg Village (about 30 kilometres outside Pietermaritzburg), the school embraces an ethos steeped in the proud traditions of the greater rural community.

A heritage that stretches back to 1881, when the original Wartburg and Kirchdorf schools were built.

Co-educational in structure and offering an educational progression from pre-primary to grade 12 (all within one campus), the school prides itself on the personal attention it offers to its learners.

We are proud of our 140+-year history and relish the challenges that our future might hold.

Any endeavour's success or failure is more a function of mental attitude than of mental capacity, and the students who graduate from our institution undoubtedly do so with the work ethic and heart attitude that will enable them to meet the challenges that life throws their way.

Your child’s future starts here.

Term 1

Our first term was filled with excitement and activity, from the annual Illovo Wartburg Classic and Trail Run to our pre-season Rugby, Hockey, and Netball Festival. Our learners transitioned smoothly into the new school year, with pre-primary students embracing their first school experience and even crafting bicycles for bakers’ day. We celebrated Valentine’s Day with a heart foundation fundraiser and achieved great success in swimming, cricket, netball, and basketball. The term concluded with a memorable Primary School showcase and Easter assembly.

Term 2

Our second term was bustling with exams, activities, and exciting moments. From camping-themed fun in Pre-primary to ocean shows by Educate and Fascinate, our learners explored, created, and learned. We celebrated Mother’s Day with pampering sessions and marked World Book Day with adorable character dress-ups. Tours for Grades 3 to 6 brought new insights, while Grades 10 and 11 showcased their culinary skills. Our sports teams had a fantastic term, with netball, hockey, and rugby players achieving impressive results. Thank you to all our parents and guardians for your unwavering support—here’s to another successful term!

Term 3

The third term was filled with exciting events and remarkable achievements. From Grade 11s exploring career paths through work shadowing to Grade 7s embracing adventure at Spirit of Adventure, it was a term of growth and discovery. Grey House dominated the Interhouse Athletics, and we proudly opened our vibrant Primary School Art Room. Highlights included unforgettable trips, fun-filled days like ‘Anything But a Bag,’ and the Grade 7 Market Day showcasing entrepreneurial flair. Our sports teams delivered impressive performances, and we wrapped up with a highly successful T10 Cricket Tournament, bringing the community together. What a term!

Term 4

As we wrap up our 2024 school year, we reflect on the incredible moments that made this year so special. From sports victories and creative classroom activities to unforgettable events and milestones, our WKS family has truly outdone itself.

A heartfelt thank you to our learners for their hard work, our teachers for their dedication, and our parents and guardians for their unwavering support.

Together, we’ve grown, achieved, and celebrated as one community.