| St. Joseph's College | |
| Motto: | Per Aspera Ad Astra |
| Motto Translation: | Through Difficulties to the Stars |
| Location: | Gaborone |
| Country: | Botswana |
| Type: | Government-aided mission school[1] |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic |
| Established: | [2] |
| Sister School: | Mater Spei College |
| Principal: | Ms C. Male[3] |
| Chaplain: | Father Lawrence |
| Grades: | Form 4 (Grade 11), Form 5 (Grade 12) |
| Gender: | Co-educational |
| Enrolment: | 892(Form 4), 856(Form 5)[4] |
| Houses: | 5 |
| Colours: | Royal blue, Sky blue & Grey |
| Nickname: | St. Joe |
| National Ranking: | 1[5] |
| Yearbook: | Kgalian |
St. Joseph's College is a government-aided Catholic school located in Gaborone, Botswana.[6] [7] [8]
Founded in 1928 by the Catholic Church, St. Joseph's College aims to provide education for Batswana children. As a government-aided mission school, its funding is provided by the government of Botswana, while ownership and management fall under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaborone.[9]
The college adheres to the national curriculum set forth by the Botswana Ministry of Education and Skills Development.[10] Upon completing their academic program, students undertake the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) terminal examination.[11]
St. Joseph's College, Kgale, is recognized as a government senior school known for fostering disciplined student behavior.[12] The school has earned a reputation for commendable performance in National Examinations.
See main article: Per aspera ad astra.
The school's motto is Per Aspera Ad Astra. The phrase Ad astra is derived from the Latin language and translates to "to the stars," while per aspera is another Latin phrase signifying "through difficulties" or "through hardships."[13] [14]
St. Joseph's College operates a dedicated clinic that provides medical services to its students. The clinic is staffed by qualified medical personnel, including nurses and medical practitioners.[15] Additionally, the clinic extends its services to members of the public who are aware of its presence. The medical staff includes trained nurses and qualified practitioners, some of whom are nuns.
Royal blue, Sky blue & Grey[16]
| House | Colour | Head of House | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheetah | Mr. Keolopa | ||
| Eagle | Mr. Tabona | ||
| Flamingo | Mr. Wamondila | ||
| Impala | Mrs. Galeitsiwe | ||
| Zebra | Mrs. Morolong |
| Year | Position | Percentage | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 47.1% | 6.31% | |
| 2017 | 1 | 53.41% | 6.89% | |
| 2016 | 1 | 60.3% | 9.01% | |
| 2015 | 1[17] | 51.29%[18] | 12.95% | |
| 2014 | 1 | 38.34% | -2.72% | |
| 2013 | 1 | 41.06% | N/A | |
| 2012 | 1 | N/A | N/A |