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House system at Dainfern College, a South African independent school

Listed as “Houses”

DAINFERN COLLEGE

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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This document describes the House system at Dainfern College, a South African independent school. The High School is divided into three Houses—Griffin (yellow), Kraken (blue), and Phoenix (red)—each representing mythological creatures symbolizing fire, earth, and water. Students are assigned to a House upon enrollment, with siblings placed in the same House, and each House has a House Director and Tutor Group for pastoral care. Weekly House meetings and inter-House competitions foster leadership, teamwork, and student wellbeing.

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extramural competition opportunityOngoing

Participation in inter-House competitions

All students are encouraged to take part in a series of inter-House competitions held throughout the year. These events promote teamwork, healthy rivalry, and student engagement across the three Houses.

Who it is for
all High School students at Dainfern College
How to act on it
Attend and participate in scheduled inter-House events
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a number of interHouse competitions take place throughout the year in which all students are encouraged to participate.
student leadership roleOngoing

Leadership in House meetings

Student heads of House lead weekly House meetings, providing opportunities for leadership development and peer engagement within the House system.

Who it is for
students selected as heads of House
How to act on it
Election or appointment to serve as head of House
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There are weekly House meetings led by the student heads of House and a number of interHouse competitions take place throughout the year in which all students are encouraged to participate.
student grouping for school activitiesOngoing

House membership

Students at Dainfern College's High School are assigned to one of three Houses—Griffin, Kraken, or Phoenix—based on their enrollment. Siblings are placed in the same House. This system supports pastoral care, social interaction, and participation in extramural activities.

Who it is for
newly enrolled High School students at Dainfern College
How to act on it
Automatic assignment upon enrollment; siblings are placed together
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All students are allocated to Houses when they first join Dainfern College and siblings are always placed in the same House.

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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Key Takeaways

  • Griffin House
  • Kraken House
  • Phoenix House
  • House system
  • Dainfern College
  • High School
  • student wellbeing
  • inter-House competitions
  • House Director
  • House Tutor
  • 25° 59' 23.21"S; 28° 00' 25.55"E
  • 96 Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, Johannesburg, 2055
  • Dainfern College
  • Griffin House
  • Kraken House
  • Phoenix House
  • Round Square
  • Old Lions Association
  • Parents’ Association
  • Dainfern College Foundation