School Leadership
Executive Principal
Mrs. Suzette Truter
HD Deputy Principal
Ms Maria Alves
RE Coordinator
Ms Sibusisiwe Nyika
Whole School
PS Deputy Principal
Ms Michelle Hill
FET
Mrs C. Hermann
Phase Head
Senior
Mrs C. Matebesi
Phase Head
Intersen
Mrs E. Kuriakose
Phase Head
Foundation
Mrs. Y.van Heerdan
Phase Head
Teaching staff
Loreto’s teachers are qualified professionals. Smaller class sizes allow personal attention for every learner.
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Testimonials
“What I love most about Loreto is that faith is woven into every aspect of daily school life. The guiding values of justice, freedom, sincerity, truth, and joy are deeply embedded in the school community, shaping young people into grounded, authentic, and hopeful adults.”
“As Mary Ward said, ‘we are called by God to a vocation of love.’ If you feel called to make a meaningful difference, teaching at Loreto offers the opportunity to live out that vocation in a supportive, faith-filled environment.”

Adrienne Blignaut
Past Pupil Queenswood ·
Educator 20 years
“I think anyone who has had the privilege of teaching at Loreto Convent School would say there’s something really special about it. It’s not just the dedication to learning, but the genuine care for students and staff alike. I always felt welcomed, supported, and appreciated. Loreto has a warm, caring community, and my time there left me with many happy memories. Sometimes I still laugh thinking about the things my little Grade 1 learners said.”

Karen Westhuizen
Grade 1 Teacher ·
4.5 years (2012–2015)
“Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and if you’re considering Loreto Convent School you’re looking in the right direction.”
“Loreto is known for its balance. Academic excellence is taken seriously; learners are encouraged not only to achieve, but to think independently and act with integrity and responsibility. Loreto nurtures the whole person — which is rare, and valuable.”
“The school environment is structured but not stifling, disciplined yet warm. Teachers are invested; learners are known as individuals rather than just numbers.”
“Loreto’s ethos encourages compassion, resilience, and confidence — qualities that stay with learners long after they leave. They are moulded and prepared for life.”

Sherilyn Haupt (née van Niekerk)
Class of 1977 ·
Teacher 1981–2024