About Chokmah
A school built to raise Kingdom builders.
Chokmah exists to raise a generation of young people who discover their God-given design, grow in wisdom and step into the world equipped to lead, serve and build.
To raise Kingdom builders who recognise their diverse smarts.
At Chokmah we believe every child is fearfully and wonderfully made, carrying a unique design from God. Our vision is a school where academic knowledge, vocational skills and Kingdom character grow together, on purpose, so that every graduate steps into their God-given calling.
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." — Jeremiah 1:5
To design an education that integrates academics, vocational skills and faith.
We deliver the full IEB curriculum alongside vocational exposure through six faculty departments, woven together with mentorship, life skills and Kingdom values. The result is a graduate who is academically ready, vocationally aware and internally anchored in purpose.
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." — Psalm 139:14
Our Story
From 2 learners to 357.
In 2021, Chokmah Independent School opened its doors in Kempenville, Cape Town, with just 2 learners and a bold vision. Today, 357 learners from Gr 1 to Gr 12 call Chokmah home, supported by 33 dedicated staff members.
The growth has been extraordinary, but we are just getting started. In 2026, we are launching CISA (our sports branch), transitioning to the IEB curriculum, and building six faculty departments that will give every child exposure to vocational skills alongside academic excellence.
- 2021: Started with 2 learners and a Kingdom vision
- 2024: Grew to hundreds of learners across Gr 1-12
- 2026: Launching CISA, transitioning to IEB, building 6 faculties
- Next: R42M capital campaign for permanent campus
Kingdom Foundation
Rooted in faith. Lived as values.
Chokmah's foundation is a Kingdom worldview — not as a subject, but as a quiet current running through everything we do: how we teach, how we mentor, how we celebrate and how we correct.
Kingdom Foundation
A culture shaped by biblical wisdom, service and purpose, woven through everything we do.
Integrity
Honest effort in every classroom, every faculty, every relationship on and off campus.
Care
Small class sizes and intentional mentorship so every learner is known, loved and challenged.
Excellence
Unhurried, age-appropriate excellence in academics, vocational skills and character.
Life by Design
Four phases of intentional growth.
Every learner progresses through four Kingdom-aligned phases, each designed to develop their mind, character and calling at the right moment.
Eden Project
A nurturing beginning where learners explore, play and discover who God made them to be.
Focus: Curiosity, play-based learning, motor skills, character seeds
King's Treasury
Building the storehouse of knowledge, skills and godly habits that will serve them for life.
Focus: Academic consolidation, skill discovery, discipline, teamwork
Nehemiah Initiative
Learning to build and rebuild with resilience, leadership and a Kingdom perspective.
Focus: Critical thinking, leadership, vocational exposure, community service
Gates of Influence
Preparing to step into the world as Kingdom builders who lead with wisdom and purpose.
Focus: Specialisation, career pathways, mentorship, Kingdom impact
What makes us different
Why families choose Chokmah.
TVET from Grade 1
Vocational skills are not a fallback. Every learner gets hands-on exposure to real-world skills alongside academics, from their very first year.
IEB academic standards
Rigorous academics from Gr 1-12, transitioning to IEB from Term 2, 2026. Never diluted to accommodate anything else.
Six world-class faculties
Sports, Arts, STEM, Humanities, Agriculture and a Biblical Wisdom Museum. Every child finds their unique gift.
Formation, not just instruction
Daily practices that shape character, resilience, biblical wisdom and Kingdom purpose in every learner.