Lilyfontein school
Your Adventure
Your Adventure
Starts Here!
At Lilyfontein School, we strive to develop young people who are self-confident, happy and marketable in a fast changing world.
Lilyfontein school
Your Adventure
Starts Here!
At Lilyfontein School, we strive to develop young people who are self-confident, happy and marketable in a fast changing world.
upcoming events
Stay connected with all the upcoming events at Lilyfontein School. Explore what’s ahead and get involved in the activities that make our school community vibrant and engaging.
FOUNDERS DAY: 8-9 MAY 2026
On Friday, 8-9 May 2026, Lilyfontein School will come together to celebrate Founders Day, a special moment in our calendar when come together to honour...
TKY FUNDURO – 6 JUNE 2026
The Lilyfontein TKY Funduro is a popular annual fundraising ride organised by the Lilyfontein School PTA. Taking place on 6 June 2026, the event runs...
LILYFONTEIN JNR & SNR SEVENS – 22 & 29 AUGUST 2026
First played in 1994, the Lilyfontein 7-a-Side Rugby is a much-anticipated event held every August. Schools from across the Buffalo City area come together for...
FOUNDERS DAY: 8-9 MAY 2026
On Friday, 8-9 May 2026, Lilyfontein School will come together to celebrate Founders Day, a special moment in our calendar when come together to honour...
TKY FUNDURO – 6 JUNE 2026
The Lilyfontein TKY Funduro is a popular annual fundraising ride organised by the Lilyfontein School PTA. Taking place on 6 June 2026, the event runs...
LILYFONTEIN JNR & SNR SEVENS – 22 & 29 AUGUST 2026
First played in 1994, the Lilyfontein 7-a-Side Rugby is a much-anticipated event held every August. Schools from across the Buffalo City area come together for...
LILYFONTEIN ADVENTURE RACE – 5 SEPTEMBER 2026 (EST. 2000)
First hosted in 2000, the Lilyfontein Adventure Race takes place every year on the first Saturday in September. It’s a thrilling event designed for adventure...
Welcome from the Principal, nic els
Welcome to Lilyfontein School — where values guide us, adventure grows us, and every child is known, nurtured, and challenged.
Lilyfontein offers more than academic excellence. Through our unique blend of values-based education, adventure-driven leadership, and a commitment to the whole child, we help young people grow into confident, compassionate citizens.
Our five core values — Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Service (FIRES) — are woven into every lesson, leadership opportunity, and outdoor challenge. Learners from Grade 0 to Grade 12 are immersed in a school experience that builds resilience, encourages curiosity, and develops strong character.
Set on a 35-hectare farm at the gateway to the East Coast Resorts of East London, our setting inspires learning grounded in nature, purpose, and possibility.
At Lilyfontein, school is more than a place to learn — it’s a place to become.
Making an Impact
One Student at a Time
“This school builds character. I left this school with so many life skills and in my 30s I look back with such a full and grateful heart at all the experiences I had at this school. I am grateful for the amazing teachers and friends that I made along my journey at Lilyfontein. I wish more schools like this existed.”
- Cleola Eayrs
Making an Impact
One Student at a Time
“This school builds character. I left this school with so many life skills and in my 30s I look back with such a full and grateful heart at all the experiences I had at this school. I am grateful for the amazing teachers and friends that I made along my journey at Lilyfontein. I wish more schools like this existed.”
- Cleola Eayrs
Contact us
Got any questions? Whether it’s about admissions, general inquiries, or anything else, just reach out, and we’ll provide the information you need.
- Farm 564, Brakfontein, East London 5259
- +27 (0)43 737 4258
- reception@lilyfontein.co.za
- Mon - Thurs: 8am - 4pm | Fri: 8am - 3pm