The Convent was established in 1906 as an Oblates of Mary Immaculate Catholic school for girls[2] at the initiative of the German imperial administration.

The result of this move was the Education Department's withdrawal of the subsidy to the school.

The German Catholics made up for the loss of subsidy by donating R15,000 annually to the school.

[3] Classes and Activities are: Mathematics, English, Afrikaans (2nd Language), German (foreign language), Physical/Natural Science, physical education, Social studies (History and Geography), Singing (gr.

Afternoon classes are optional and include: Choir, drama, library, swimming (summer), fitness (winter), percussion band (on an auditioning process), computer club, soccer, tennis, and girls' netball.