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Sacred Heart College, Marist Observatory is a private Catholic school in Observatory, Johannesburg founded in 1889 by the Marist Brothers.[1] The college was originally established as the first Catholic school for boys in Johannesburg. It now accepts girls and boys through creche, pre-primary school, primary school and high school. It is distinguished among independent schools for its contribution to fostering an inclusive society in Apartheid-Era South Africa. The college runs an IEB examination course and is affiliated with the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa.
| Sacred Heart College, Marist Observatory | |
|---|---|
 Above: Sacred Heart College Main Entrance | |
| Location | |
, South Africa | |
| Information | |
| Type | Independent, Private, Co-Ed |
| Motto | In Meliora Contende (Strive for Better Things) |
| Established | 1889 |
| Head of College & High School | Mrs Heather Blanckensee |
| Primary School | Dr Mark Potterton |
| Grades | Creche - 12 |
| Enrollment | 550 pupils |
| Houses | Benedict, Geddes, O'Leary, Valerian |
| Colour(s) | Navy Gold Blue White |
| Mascot | Dolphin |
| Affiliation | IEB, ISASA, Catholic Board of Education, Catholic Institute of Education |
| Website | http://sacredheart.co.za/ |
- ^ "Sacred Heart College". cso south Africa. Retrieved 2020-07-18.