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Uniform list and guide · 2027

Uniform, made simple.

Everything your child needs to wear, set out by phase, season and activity. Waterford College opens in January 2027 with Preschool, Grade R to 3, and Grades 8 and 9.

Before you get started

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All items are available online or at the school uniform shop. Items can be purchased from November 2026.

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The school year begins in summer uniform. We will announce the official changeover to winter, and back to summer.

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Where items are listed as a choice, your child may wear any one of them. These are marked "choose one".

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Grey italics add detail: the accent colour that tells the two golf shirts apart, or a condition such as an item worn only with trousers.

Phase one · Montessori Preschool

Preschool Gr 000 to Gr 00

Daily essentialsBoys & girls

Preschool t-shirt (Fridays and special days)
Floppy hat
Note: Preschool children wear their own comfortable clothes for everyday play. Only the preschool t-shirt and floppy hat are school items at this phase.
Phase two · Preparatory School

Grade R to Grade 3

Summer daily uniformEveryday wear

Boys
Everyday wear
Navy tailored shorts
School golf shirt (short sleeve) (green accents)
Short navy socks
Black school shoes
On cool days
Cardigan
Outside play
Floppy hat
Girls
Everyday wear
Skort
School golf shirt (short sleeve) (green accents)
Short navy socks
Black school shoes
On cool days
Cardigan
Outside play
Floppy hat
Note: Tracksuit tops are not allowed on summer formal days.

Summer PE uniformPE and sport

Boys
Basic PE wear
PE shorts
Sports golf shirt (short sleeve) (light blue accents)
Short white socks
White trainers (takkies)
On cool days
Tracksuit top
Outside activities
Floppy hat
Girls
Basic PE wear
PE skort
Sports golf shirt (short sleeve) (light blue accents)
Short white socks
White trainers (takkies)
On cool days
Tracksuit top
Outside activities
Floppy hat
Note: Cardigans may not be worn with PE uniform.

Winter daily uniformEveryday wear

Boys & girls
Everyday wear
Tracksuit pants
Shirt
School golf shirt (short sleeve) (green accents)
School golf shirt (long sleeve) (green accents)Choose one
Also
White socks
White trainers (takkies)
On cool days
Tracksuit top
Cardigan
Outdoor play
Floppy hat
Note: Cardigans may be worn under the tracksuit top. Children may not wear tracksuit pants with only a cardigan. A plain vest is allowed under a long sleeve shirt.

Winter PE uniformPE and sport

Boys & girls
Everyday wear
Tracksuit pants
Shirt
Sports golf shirt (short sleeve) (light blue accents)
Sports golf shirt (long sleeve) (light blue accents)Choose one
Also
White socks
White trainers (takkies)
On cool days
Tracksuit top
Cardigan
Outdoor activities
Floppy hat
Note: Cardigans may be worn under the tracksuit top. Children may not wear tracksuit pants with only a cardigan. A plain vest is allowed under a long sleeve shirt.
Phase three · High School

Grade 8 and Grade 9

Summer daily uniformEveryday wear

Boys
Everyday wear
Navy tailored shorts
Navy tailored trousers with black beltChoose one
Also
Collared button-up shirt (short sleeve)
Short navy socks
Black school shoes
On cool days
Cardigan
Softshell jacket
Girls
Everyday wear
Tailored skirt
Collared button-up shirt (short sleeve)
Short navy socks
Black school shoes
On cool days
Cardigan
Softshell jacket
Note: A tracksuit jacket may not be worn with the daily summer uniform.

Summer PE uniformPE and sport

Boys
Basic PE wear
PE shorts
Sports golf shirt (short sleeve) (light blue accents)
Short white socks
White trainers (takkies)
On cool days
Tracksuit top
Girls
Basic PE wear
PE skort
Sports golf shirt (short sleeve) (light blue accents)
Short white socks
White trainers (takkies)
On cool days
Tracksuit top
Note: Cardigans may not be worn with PE uniform.

Winter daily uniformEveryday wear

Boys
Everyday wear
Navy tailored trousers with black belt
Shirt
Collared button-up shirt (short sleeve)
Collared button-up shirt (long sleeve)Choose one
Also
Short navy socks (with trousers)
Black school shoes
Cool days
Cardigan
Softshell jacket
Girls
Everyday wear
Navy tailored trousers
Skirt with navy stockingsChoose one
Shirt
Collared button-up shirt (short sleeve)
Collared button-up shirt (long sleeve)Choose one
Also
Navy socks (with trousers)
Black school shoes
Cool days
Cardigan
Softshell jacket
Note: A tracksuit jacket may not be worn with the daily winter uniform. A plain vest is allowed under a long sleeve shirt.

Winter PE uniformPE and sport

Boys & girls
Everyday wear
Tracksuit pants
Tracksuit top
Shirt
Sports golf shirt (short sleeve) (light blue accents)
Sports golf shirt (long sleeve) (light blue accents)Choose one
Also
White socks
White trainers (takkies)
Cooler days
Cardigan
Note: Cardigans may be worn under the tracksuit top. Students may not wear tracksuit pants with only a cardigan. A plain vest is allowed under a long sleeve shirt.