Welcome To King David Schools
King David is the heartbeat of Jewish life in South Africa, nurturing and shaping children through a Jewish and holistic education that is exceptional in every way. Our schools are synonymous with outstanding academics, world-class facilities, deep Jewish values and education, dynamic sport and culture, and a community that builds networks for a lifetime. Though our footprint extends across seven schools from Sandton, to Waverley, to Linksfield, we are one King David family, with one heart.
Each King David school, whether pre-primary, primary or high school, is an everyday celebration of Jewish life, educational excellence and community. Other schools deliver strong academic results, some focus on excellence in sport, some have impressive facilities, others offer Jewish education, but only King David brings all of these and more together – with heart, heritage, and purpose.
“So many parents today find themselves searching for the perfect school. In truth, perfection is elusive. What matters far more is purpose, a place where excellence is intentional and where education shapes not only what a child achieves, but who that child becomes.
That is the heart of our vision.
At King David, we believe that values come first. Timeless Jewish values. The environment in which a child grows forms their worldview, their character, and heir sense of responsibility and belonging. In a fast-changing and often confusing world, a strong values foundation offers both an anchor and a compass. And when those values are paired with a truly excellent education, one comes as close to perfect as one ever can.
King David is widely recognised for its outstanding academics, but for us, being worldclass goes far beyond results alone.
It lives in the richness of our learning — in the balance between academic rigour and creativity, in our embrace of innovation and technology, sport, cultural activity, and in our deep investment in exceptional teaching. Just as importantly, it lives in our commitment to the whole child, their wellbeing, their emotional resilience, and their sense of self.
Our Jewish education lies at the core of this journey. It does more than inform, it inspires. It ignites within our students a sense of purpose, to lead, to contribute, and to make a meaningful difference in the world.
This is why Jewish education matters so profoundly. Every child deserves a deep sense of belonging, a strong and proud identity, and a connection to something larger than hemselves — a grounding in peoplehood, a community and lifelong network, and a purpose that will travel with them wherever life leads.
At King David, our aspiration is clear: to nurture accomplished students and grounded, confident Jews who are prepared for the future and secure in who they are.”
Rabbi Ricky Seeff
SABJE General Director, King David Schools
Our Purpose and Values
At King David Schools, our purpose is to Instil Jewish Values, Deliver an Exceptional Education and Inspire a Life of Purpose. Our purpose and values guide everything we do. They shape the way we teach, the relationships we build, and the environment we create for our students each day.
School Life at King David
Rooted in a vibrant expression of Jewish life, where tradition, values and identity are lived and experienced every day. Alongside a deep commitment to educational excellence, our schools foster a culture of curiosity, achievement and personal growth.
Why Families Choose King David
We are relatively new to the KDLPPS family and are so grateful for how easily our kids settled into the school and for the warm welcome we’ve received. We’ve felt genuine care and kindness from everyone across the school.
Elaine Loeb
King David Pre-Primary School Linksfield Parent
The nurturing environment, strong values, and genuine care shown to every child have given our girls the confidence to grow, learn, and thrive. We are deeply grateful to be part of such a remarkable school community.
Kerri Marks
King David Ariel Parent
There is genuine kindness and love at Minnie Bersohn, along with a sincere focus on seeing each child as a unique individual, celebrating their strengths while thoughtfully supporting their areas for growth.
Lisa Mondschein
Minnie Bersohn Parent
The warmth, care, and genuine love that the teachers pour into every single child is remarkable. We love the beautiful way Jewish values are woven into daily life at school. Watching the kids develop such a natural and joyful connection to their Jewish identity at such a young age is something we don’t take for granted.
Galit Smookler
RKNS Parent
King David Primary School Linksfield is a warm and nurturing school where children are encouraged to grow with confidence and purpose. The school is led with compassion and genuine commitment to every child which creates an environment where learners, families, and teachers feel supported and inspired.
Bianca Furman
King David Primary School Linksfield Parent
King David Sandton feels like home. It continues to go from strength to strength, while maintaining the warmth, sense of belonging, and community that make it so special. Our children feel known, seen, and supported every day, and we are incredibly grateful to be part of this wonderful school community.
Calli Ostrofsky
King David Primary School Sandton Parent
Choosing King David Linksfield as a school for our children was one of the best decisions we ever made. Not only did our children excel academically but their Yiddishkeit, Jewish sense of identity and value system was strengthened.
Justine Levy
King David High School Parent
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