About St Luke's College | A Christian school on a heritage campus in Bedfordview

Who we are

An education built on more than marks.

St Luke's College is a purpose-driven Christian school in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. We opened in January 2026 and are now enrolling for 2027 from Grade 0000 to Grade 10. Grade 11 follows in 2028, and our first matric class graduates in 2029.

Purpose-driven education means helping every young person discover their calling, and equipping them with the faith, character, knowledge and skills to live it out. We hold high expectations, give high support, and care as much about who a child is becoming as about their results.

Four things we grow in every child

Contribution

Finding their calling

We help children discover what they are made for, make an impact and live with meaning and hope.

Connection

Real relationships

We teach the social and emotional skills that build deep, authentic friendships with others and a healthy sense of self.

Potential

High expectations, high support

Proven teaching practices and close attention help every student grow into their full potential.

Habits

A balanced, resilient life

We build self-discipline and habits that last well beyond school: in learning, in health and in faith.

The stone bell tower of the Herbert Baker building, topped with a cross

Our story

A legacy of care, carried forward.

Our campus has been a place of nurture for over a century. It began in 1915 as St George's Home for Boys, a place of safety and upliftment for young boys, and grew into formal education as Bishop Bavin School.

ThriveEd bought the property and set about renewing it, with the same architects and development teams behind Broadacres Academy and Skye College. St Luke's College opened its doors in January 2026: a new, independent school that honours the history of the place without a formal connection to the schools that came before it.

Walking onto campus feels like stepping into a place with a story. The stone walls, the chapel and the old trees carry history, and something new is being built among them.

Read: A new chapter begins

Executive Head

Michael Schwartz

Michael brings more than three decades of experience from some of South Africa's most respected schools, including Michaelhouse, St Alban's College and Tyger Valley College. He is known for principled, compassionate leadership, for lifting academic standards and for building communities where young people thrive.

A passionate educator and lifelong learner, Michael sees education as a calling rooted in faith, purpose and care. His hope for St Luke's College is a Christ-centred community where teachers are inspired, students achieve beyond their expectations and everyone feels a true sense of belonging.

"Education has been more than just a job for me. It has been a calling."
Michael Schwartz

Meet us on a walkabout

Our campus

Nine hectares in the heart of Bedfordview.

Few schools can offer what this campus does: Sir Herbert Baker stone buildings, a historic chapel, mature trees and room to breathe, alongside modern classrooms and sports facilities.

The quad was renovated with care. We repurposed the original slate and added greenery to soften the space, so heritage and renewal sit side by side. Renovation continues in phases as we grow.

Students gathered for worship inside the historic stone chapel — **The chapel**Completed in 1936, for worship, reflection and gathering.

Stone buildings with red tiled roofs and a planted garden — **Herbert Baker stone**Heritage buildings, cared for and in daily use.

A light-filled Preschool classroom with low shelves and child-sized tables — **Renewed classrooms**Bright, modern learning spaces for every phase.

Lawns, old trees and outdoor tables in the gardens between the stone buildings — **Gardens and green spaces**Old trees, lawns and outdoor seating, with room to breathe.

The dance studio, a high-ceilinged hall with a sprung timber floor — **Dance studio**A light, spacious studio for dance and movement.

The school hall and gymnasium, with ramps, steps and new gardens leading up to it — **School hall**Our gymnasium and multi-purpose hall, for sport, assemblies and events.

The swimming pool with shaded spectator stands — **Swimming pool**For swimming lessons, galas and summer sport.

Netball players on the outdoor courts — **Courts**Tennis, basketball and netball courts.

A student dribbling a soccer ball across the playing fields — **Sports fields**Space for rugby, soccer, cricket and athletics.

Christian faith

Rooted in Christ, thriving in purpose.

St Luke's College is a Christian school, grounded in the Gospel and a Christ-centred worldview. We are not tied to a denomination. We hold the Bible as our ultimate authority and partner with families and local churches in the spiritual formation of our children.

Faith is woven into daily life through devotions, worship, prayer, chapel and service. It shows in the way we treat one another, and every student takes part in service activities each year.

We welcome families from all backgrounds who support our ethos. Because Christian belief and practice are a core part of who we are, every child takes part in our shared life of faith.

Our Statement of Faith

Children bowing their heads in prayer in the chapel pews

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16

Part of ThriveEd

One family of schools, each with its own character.

ThriveEd is a growing network of 11 independent schools committed to "an education to thrive, for all". Every school serves its own community in its own way, and shares a commitment to evidence-based teaching and to making excellent private education attainable for more families.

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Heritage campus, fresh vision.