| Michael Mount Waldorf School | |
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| Location | |
| , South Africa | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private school |
| Motto | Nurturing conscious, creative, independent thinkers |
| Established | 1960 |
| Locale | Suburban |
| Head of School | William Bester |
| Exam board | IEB |
| Grades | Grades 000 – 12 |
| Number of students | 680 |
| Colour(s) | Red and grey |
| Website | www.michaelmount.co.za |
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