Uplands is one of Africa’s leading independent co-educational family schools following the traditions of the Anglican Church. The school offers quality holistic education to pupils from 18 months to Grade 12, with outstanding boarding facilities from Grade 4 upwards. A contemporary school, Uplands has a proud tradition with a proven track record of success with almost 100 years of timeless quality and values.
Uplands delivers an engaging and globally relevant curriculum suited to our diverse pupil body. This is achieved through a skills-based approach which promotes a culture of learning, creativity, critical thinking, social growth, inclusion (transformation and diversity) and talent realisation. Pupils benefit from building effective relationships through inspired collaborative and innovative engagement.
Set in an area of extraordinary scenic beauty, Uplands is located on a spacious 110-ha country estate in White River, Mpumalanga, South Africa. We have exceptional facilities in the academic, sporting, cultural and Outreach space. Our dynamic and supportive staff provide individual attention to all pupils within the family-friendly environment from 07h30-16h30 for day scholars and 24 hours for boarders (weekly/termly) so that each pupil thrives.
The full-day integrated programme is fully inclusive of the required meals and teatime snacks, sport, culture, community service sessions, supervised homework sessions and extra-curricular activities.
With our spacious school campus and exceptional facilities for both day pupils and boarders, Uplands seeks to develop interested and interesting young people who are self-confident, integrated and happy in a changing world. Our pupils are creative, critical thinkers who embrace change and develop lasting, healthy relationships. At Uplands, all our children are known and given space to grow and thrive.
A tour of Uplands Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, College and Outreach will quickly reveal our unique welcoming, relaxed family atmosphere, where children bring life, energy and laughter to our picturesque campus, located on a 110-hectare estate. A dynamic, nurturing culture of education has defined who we are since our beginnings in 1928. Our professional, competent staff continually seek to highlight the value of a well-rounded, balanced experience for each child, while also upholding high expectations and uncompromising standards. We believe that our emphasis on adaptability, human connection and collaboration, and engaging with the wider world, together with the ability to think critically and find solutions, is of great benefit to our pupils, not only at school but in their future tertiary studies and adult lives.
At Uplands, we invite all our pupils to be the best they can be. We encourage them to challenge themselves to improve, to be brave and to take risks, fostering a sense of self-belief that provides the strongest possible foundation for happiness and success. Our adventurous Grade camps, Courageous Challenge initiative and The Journey are some of the experiential learning highlights our pupils mention when reflecting on their schooling at Uplands. Ultimately, our aim is to provide robust, quality academics alongside a rich, well-rounded, individualised experience for each child, so that they may thrive.
Without doubt, the best way to get to know us is to come and visit us, to see our campus and to meet some of our talented pupils and staff. You are guaranteed a very warm welcome.
Sean Carlisle
Executive Head
Dear Uplands Team
I just wanted to send this message of appreciation to you and the Uplands Family of stewards and leaders.
My child started in Term 2 last year, so I did not have the opportunity to join in the Founders Weekend festivities. This year, I made the time and brought my parents aged 83 and 88 with me to share the experience. My siblings and I are alumni of St Stithians and St Mary’s in Johannesburg and have attended our fair share of “Old Girls” and “Founders” events. This, however, was an experience second to none. The candle-lighting ceremony, the flag waving, the performances, the first team rugby match were such highlights of our time together and really cemented for me (and my parents) that we could not have sent our precious boy to a better place and community.
The grounds staff, the efficiency of the organisation, the politeness of the pupils – I can just go on and on. My parents really wanted me to express on their behalf, and I do on our own behalf as parent, our immense appreciation to all who work at Uplands for the amazing work you do, both in and out of the classroom.
Enkosi Kakhulu! uThixo anigcine anibusise futhi!
(Thank you very much! God keep you and bless you!)
Warm regards
2026 Uplands College Annual Scholarship Awards
Uplands Founders & Friends Weekend
Uplands Founders’ Evening: A celebration of the legacy, community and the future of Uplands
Uplands College Matric Dance 2025
