Welcome to
Crawford International La Lucia College
As a leading private high school in La Lucia, Durban North, we have the courage to be different. Crawford International is not a traditional school environment but offers a co-educational, progressive education that relies on the creativity of the people within the school and not on the traditions of those gone before.
We know that the adolescent years are especially formative. We empower our students through having a voice, choice, and ownership of their learning journey. Our skilled and passionate teachers mentor our students and provide guidance to ensure they become independent individuals with a firm moral compass who are prepared for the choices they need to make for their future careers.
At Crawford International La Lucia College, our underlying educational philosophy is that our students are not only taught to think, understand, and apply but to be creative, innovative and curious. Our rigorous, globally aligned academic programme sets the tone for our students to learn future-focused skills that will prepare them for life beyond school.
Academics
Crawford International High Schools prepare students for responsible adulthood and potential leadership. With a choice of more than 20 subjects for the FET Phase, students are offered the opportunity to pursue special areas of interest as part of our holistic approach to education. Students are also encouraged to participate in various extra-curricular activities.
Crawford International Colleges offer the widest and most flexible subject choices for students from Grade 10 – 12. The timetable allows for numerous combinations of subjects, and each student is timetabled individually, according to their subject requirements.
Grade 12 students write the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) examination as their final matric examination. We measure our students’ performance against credible international standards. Students write benchmarking tests.
Students can also elect to participate in international programmes such as Dale Carnegie’s Generation.Next, The President’s Award, and Interact and Rotary Exchange programmes.
Crawford International High Schools Are Founded on the Following Principles:
- The individuality of each student is paramount. We endeavour to ensure that each student achieves his/her full potential.
- Students are treated with respect and dignity.
- Independent thought is nurtured.
- Students adhere to a code of conduct, ensuring accountability and mutual respect.
- Small classes ensure individual attention.
- Excellence in teaching is achieved through expert, passionate teachers.
- Teachers receive ongoing training and development.
- Matric students have an opportunity to select some of their teachers in accordance with the school timetable allocations.
- Seniors can select an eight-subject timetable as a standard offering with after-hours support for any additional subjects chosen.
- A mentorship programme is offered to support the personalised learning journey.
- School counselling and support is provided for career advice and assistance with tertiary applications.
- Specialist support and advice is provided for international university applications.
Sports, Arts & Culture
Sport is an integral part of Crawford International La Lucia College. Our girls’ netball and hockey teams play in the first division, while our swimming team is one of the best in the co-educational league. Many of our students represent their sport provincially and nationally. At Crawford International La Lucia College, we accommodate students who have the ambition to become professional sportsmen or women.
In our cultural department, our students get the opportunity to experience professional performances and enjoy the competitions offered by the SA Performing Arts. The drama, dance, and music departments have produced many finalists in competitions such as ‘So You Think You Can Dance?’ and ‘SA’s Got Talent’.
We motivate our students to try new pursuits by offering a variety of opportunities within and beyond the classroom.
The following sports and cultural activities are included in our school fees:
Cultural Activities
- Art Club
- Dance
- Debating
- Drama
- Drumline
- Jazz Ensemble
- Music* (Instrumental and Voice)
- Public Speaking
- Vocal Ensemble
Sports
- Athletics/Cross-Country
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Chess
- Golf
- Hockey
- Netball
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Services
- Rotary Interact Club
- Community Service
- Counselling
- Mentorship
- Career Guidance
Facilities
Art Studio
Art is enjoyed by our students as they freely explore a variety of art mediums and techniques under the gentle guidance of our specialist Art teacher in our bright and colourful art room.
Conservancy
The campus is on a registered conservancy, and students can enjoy the indigenous fauna and flora on the school grounds.
Computer Centre
Our computer centre is equipped with the latest up-to-date IT equipment and is available for students who do not have their own device.
Fees for 2025
Crawford International La Lucia College provides an all-inclusive offering* to give our students every opportunity to develop holistically. Fees include access to support services, career guidance, leadership opportunities, professional photographs as well as a digital yearbook.
Please see our fee structure below.
*We also offer several private activities to enrich our offering, subject to demand, and at an extra cost to parents.
Download our fee structure below.
** Includes IEB examination fees.
Contact Us
Crawford International La Lucia College
79 Armstrong Avenue, La Lucia
Tel: +27 31 562-0050
Email: lalucia@crawfordinternational.co.za
