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New independent school to launch on KZN's north coast

Veloshnee Kasavan , Judy Tate, Jo-ann du Plessis, Trenley Tilbrook, Elwyn van den Aardweg, Martin Mohale, Patrick Lambie Image: Supplied A bold and exciting chapter in South African education is unfolding with the official launch of Seaton House, a new independent school set to rise within the Seaton Precinct on KwaZulu-Natal's North Coast. Construction of the school will begin in January 2026, with the official opening scheduled for 2027. Seaton House promises to deliver an inspiring, future-ready education offering that meets the urgent needs of one of the country's fastest-growing regions. Set in Salt Rock, a coastal region experiencing exponential growth with as many as 60 new families arriving each month, Seaton House has been purposefully conceived to offer a continuous co-educational journey from Grade 000 to Grade 12. The school will launch with Grades 000 – 4 and 8 – 10, and operate under the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) curriculum. Its mission is to combine academic excellence, values-based education, and meaningful community investment within a nature-rich setting designed to support well-being and personal growth. Speaking at a media event at the Manor House in Sheffield Beach, Elwyn van den Aardweg, Seaton House Project Lead and former Headmaster of Kearsney College, explained that Seaton House isn't going to be just another school. 'We're not just building a school – we're nurturing a model for lasting transformation. Seaton House will shape young lives with courage, curiosity, and character. It's about more than preparing learners for exams – it's about preparing them for life, with all its complexity and potential,' van den Aardweg explained. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Seaton House was being developed through a collaboration between leaders in education and community development, including Collins Residential, REACH- SA, and Khanyisa Inanda Seminary Community Projects (KICP). The initiative was founded on a non-profit model, which ensures all surplus was reinvested into the school and surrounding community. In addition to its academic framework, the school will offer a wellness-focused environment with dynamic sports facilities, immersive outdoor learning spaces, and forest trails designed to bring learners closer to nature. Murray Collins, CEO of Collins Residential, emphasised the long-term vision behind the school. 'From architecture to values, every element of Seaton House is designed with intent. We are investing in something much greater than infrastructure, we are investing in the future of our region, our children, and the generations that follow. This school is a tangible reflection of our belief in sustainable, human-centred development,' added Collins. The school's 25-hectare campus has been designed by Phil Thornhill of TCRPV, with landscaping by Bernice Rumble of Land Art Studio, both known for their emphasis on environmentally conscious design. SUNDAY TRIBUNE