Involvement in, and engagement with, the community that surrounds us is vital as our children learn to live as contributing citizens in South Africa. There are many initiatives at our school which are aimed at developing an awareness of others, both their needs as well as their talents and strengths. There are a number of opportunities for reaching out and making a difference in our community for children from Grade 000 to Grade 7.
Somerset House is an independent preparatory school that strives to provide an excellent all-round education for children preparing them thoroughly for their futures.
Somerset House is a family school and is welcoming to all. Somerset House endeavours to teach us all to live unselfishly, considering others. Non Nobis Solum.
We aim to provide an environment and ethos within which children can thrive. We do this by providing the following:
Who we are
Somerset House is an established, independent, and co-educational pre-primary and preparatory school (grades 000 to 7) situated in the heart of Somerset West.
Our extensive campus offers children a unique natural setting rich with trees and open spaces. Historical buildings house modern classrooms, specialised learning centres, technology hubs and a shared dining room, the heart of the school. Children find themselves in a safe and nurturing space in which self-belief, independent thought, and joy flourish.
Our motto, “Non nobis solum”, not for ourselves alone, is at the core of our ethos. It is lived, cherished, and celebrated by staff, pupils and their families, alumni, and friends of the school.
