About Hibberdene Academy
A community-focused independent school on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, offering a complete educational journey from Grade R to Grade 12 — built on the belief that every learner should receive strong academic guidance, meaningful personal development, and a supportive environment where values and discipline are taken seriously. Through close collaboration with parents and consistent classroom standards, we prepare learners to succeed academically and contribute positively to their communities. Hibberdene Academy is proud to be part of the Wesbury Schools group of schools on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
Ethos & Culture
Hibberdene Academy is a school with a heart for the community. This is not just a statement for us; it embodies the ethos on which our educational approach is based.
We empower learners to become the master of their destiny and have new hope for the future. We offer high-quality private education presented by qualified teachers, supported by exceptional administrative staff.
“We believe that full co-education provides the ideal environment for both boys and girls in which to learn and flourish, and to develop into rounded and balanced adults.”
Why families choose us
Excellence in Education
World-class teaching that prepares students for success in the 21st century.
Expert Faculty
Dedicated teachers who bring years of experience and passion to every classroom.
Comprehensive Curriculum
A well-rounded curriculum balancing academic rigour with creative and practical learning.
Future-Ready Skills
Critical thinking, leadership and technological skill for tomorrow’s challenges.
Our Mission
We seek to be a vibrant and challenging school that opens the minds and hearts of our pupils, teachers, parents and all other members of our community.
We wish to provide a transformative experience, developing to the full each pupil’s intellectual, artistic, sporting, spiritual and social faculties, while ensuring that each grows to understand that serving and caring for others brings the highest rewards in life and the greatest likelihood of long-term happiness and fulfilment.
We seek to ensure that every child realises his or her academic potential to the full, by offering challenging, demanding and exciting lessons from a rich and dynamic curriculum presented by passionate, learned and dynamic teachers who focus on providing inspiring teaching and innovative teaching methods.
Holistic Development Focus
Hibberdene Academy is deeply committed to a holistic education, developing each member of our community’s individual gifts through emphasis on:
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Logical — Mathematical
Mathematical and scientific understanding
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Linguistic
English, languages and humanities; written and spoken communication
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Social
Awareness of others; relating to and working with people
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Personal
Becoming master of one’s own mind, body and emotions
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Cultural
Artistic, dramatic and musical skill and interest
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Physical
Dexterity, agility, sporting and dance prowess
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Spiritual
Thinking and awareness beyond materialism and the self
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Moral
Personal responsibility and courage; firm principles, held to
Our Values
- Academic Excellencechallenging, demanding and exciting lessons
- Inspiring Teachingpassionate, learned and dynamic teachers
- Innovative Methodsmodern approaches to education
- Service to Otherscaring brings the highest rewards
- Full Potentialevery child realising their academic potential
- Transformative Experiencedeveloping all faculties