Holy Cross School Makhanda started as a ministry of the Order of the Holy Cross. The brothers living on Hillendale farm first began an aftercare centre, then a day care primarily with the children of the surrounding farms. These children remain our first responsibility. The day care centre soon expanded into Grade R and in 2012 Holy Cross became a full foundation phase school. In 2019, after the brothers had left the monastery, we began to expand into the intermediate phase with the help of Love Must Act and the KVOD trust. In 2022, we had our first Grade 7 class of 7 learners. We are now a fully-fledged primary school dedicated to excellent independent education. Our doors are open to all.