St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Boksburg, was established in 1923. It is an independent academic institution comprising three schools in one:
The prevailing atmosphere at the 99 year old St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Boksburg, is that of a sense of belonging to the greater "St Dominic's Family" with roots in the teachings of St Dominic, the founding father of the Dominican Order.
Girls of all religious denominations and races are welcomed and admitted to St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Boksburg. The emphasis is on caring, understanding and tolerance within a Christian context.
Media Centre - St Dominic's Media Centres serves the Junior & Senior School learners. In the Media Centres, learners have access to a comprehensive book collection, the Internet, reprographic equipment and magazines. These facilities are available to teachers and learners from 07h00 to 16h00 each day during the school term. At St Dominic's we are committed to multi-media use across the curriculum and we encourage extra-curricular use of media.
Aquatics Centre - St Dominic’s boasts an 8 lane FINA approved pool. The pool is used for swimming galas, water polo tournaments and diving. There is an additional pool to cater for the needs of the younger learner swimmers.
Astro - Multi-purpose Astro for Hockey, Netball and Soccer.
State of the Art Computer Centres, Robotics, and coding from Pre-School to Senior School. All classes have access to WiFi and interactive projectors and boards.
Sports Grounds - We offer each student the opportunity to explore their talents. Facilities are available to play Netball, Hockey and Tennis.
School Hall - The School Hall hosts School Masses, School Assemblies and Cultural Productions. It is a venue of great sentimentality and the venue for our Matrics as they write their final exams here. The professional lighting and sound system enables us to stage productions of a high standard. Opportunities are available for the senior students to get involved as backstage crew.
Jubilee Centre - an indoor sports and cultural activity centre.
Music Centre - Including an outdoor amphitheater. There are many opportunities for our girls to broaden their love of music. These include choirs, liturgical singing, marimba bands, steelpan bands, rock band and orchestra.
Art Room - Creativity is encouraged in all children; our Senior Art Room is an explosion of ideas and abilities.
Science Labs - The Junior and Senior Science labs are fully equipped classrooms.
Classrooms - All classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art interactive boards
Sports offered: Tennis, hockey, netball, swimming, water polo, diving, drummies, squash, running, chess club
Cultural activities: Drama, debating, public speaking, choir, marimbas, steelband, media, YDO, Computer Club, T-Ball, Wildlife and Equestrian
Optional extras paid for by parents: Dance.
Portuguese Language lessons are offered in the afternoons at no charge to parents.
4 compulsory subjects: English, Afrikaans or IsiZulu, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation
3 other subjects: French, Physical Science, Life Science, Consumer Studies, History, Geography, Computer Application Technology, Visual Art, Accounting, Business Studies, AP Mathematics.
Religious Education