{"id":12579,"date":"2025-07-01T05:05:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T03:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=12579"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:23:28","slug":"best-high-schools-in-gauteng-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/best-high-schools-in-gauteng-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Top\u202f10 Best High Schools in Gauteng\u202f2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-where-academic-legends-are-forged-and-the-price-tags-that-come-with-the-glory\"><em>Where academic legends are forged\u2014and the price tags that come with the glory<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gauteng hosts a vast mix of heritage\u2011rich colleges and high schools. From sandstone cloisters on Houghton Ridge to century\u2011old public campuses in Pretoria, each institution on this list scores consistently high matric marks, fields championship teams, and charges a fee that matches its cachet. Use this deep dive to balance academic reputation, campus culture, and\u2014let\u2019s be honest\u2014your budget for 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-high-schools-in-gauteng\">Best High Schools in Gauteng<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1272951462\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-st-john-s-college-johannesburg\">1\u202f|\u202fSt\u202fJohn\u2019s College \u2013 Johannesburg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Private \u2022 Anglican \u2022 Boys \u2022 Day &amp; Boarding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>| 2025 Tuition | R220\u202f828 (Grades\u202f8\u201312) |<br>| Boarding | R127\u202f076 (weekly) \/ R155\u202f761 (termly) | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohnscollege.co.za\/uploads\/files\/2025-Schedule-of-Fees-1-1-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stjohnscollege.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it rocks:<\/strong> 127\u2011year pedigree, IEB top\u2011tier results, and choirs that\u2019ll give you goosebumps. Rugby, rowing, robotics\u2014pick your poison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good\u2011to\u2011know:<\/strong> Expect extra levies (development, rowing, lunches). Dress code is formal blazers, but Fridays get a relaxed twist with house colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-roedean-school-sa-parktown\">2\u202f|\u202fRoedean School (SA) \u2013 Parktown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Private \u2022 Girls \u2022 Day &amp; Boarding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuition 2025:<\/strong> Grades\u202f10\u201112\u202f\u2014\u202fR218\u202f877; Grades\u202f8\u20119\u202f\u2014\u202fR198\u202f850 <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolhive.co.za\/roedean-school-fees-guide\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schoolhive.co.za<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boarding:<\/strong> Contact admissions (beds are limited).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Empowers young women with a ferocious blend of Cambridge\u2011depth science labs, Debating Society bragging rights, and water\u2011polo that regularly medals at SA Schools. White sundresses and green blazers keep the look classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2527168520\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-parktown-boys-high-school-johannesburg\">3\u202f|\u202fParktown Boys\u2019 High School \u2013 Johannesburg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Public \u2022 Boys \u2022 Day &amp; Boarding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuition 2025:<\/strong> \u00b1\u202fR65\u202f000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boarding:<\/strong> \u00b1\u202fR90\u202f000 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Parktown_Boys%27_High_School\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">en.wikipedia.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Old\u2011school traditions (cadet parades, anyone?) meet modern STEM centres. Fees stay sane for a school that punches above its public\u2011school weight in academics and swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-st-benedict-s-college-bedfordview\">4\u202f|\u202fSt\u202fBenedict\u2019s College \u2013 Bedfordview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Private \u2022 Catholic \u2022 Boys \u2022 Day &amp; Boarding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuition 2025 (Gr\u202f10\u201112):<\/strong> R174\u202f114<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boarding (annual):<\/strong> R128\u202f199 termly \/ R120\u202f100 weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stbenedicts.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/SBC_2025_Schedule_of_Fees.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stbenedicts.co.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bennies couples strict ethics with slick e\u2011sports arenas and a powerhouse water\u2011polo programme. Friday mass is compulsory; so is service\u2011learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3537089963\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-king-edward-vii-kes-houghton\">5\u202f|\u202fKing\u202fEdward\u202fVII\u202f(KES) \u2013 Houghton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Public \u2022 Boys \u2022 Day &amp; Weekly Boarding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>| Tuition 2025 | R74\u202f600 |<br>| Boarding + Tuition | R154\u202f\u202f500 | <a href=\"https:\/\/kes.co.za\/admissions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kes.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cricket legends are born here, and the Red Army rugby crowd is the stuff of Gauteng folklore. Weekly boarding fills fast\u2014apply by Grade\u202f6!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/create-a-simple-holiday-routine\/\">How to Create a Simple Holiday Routine for Kids at Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-hoerskool-waterkloof-pretoria\">6\u202f|\u202fHo\u00ebrskool Waterkloof \u2013 Pretoria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Public \u2022 Co\u2011ed \u2022 Day &amp; Boarding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuition 2025:<\/strong> R48\u202f860 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klofies.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/SKOOLGELD-VAKHEFFINGS-EN-KOSHUISGELD-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">klofies.co.za<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bragging rights:<\/strong> Claims a near\u2011perfect matric pass rate for 30\u202fstraight years and averages 2+ distinctions per learner. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ho%C3%ABrskool_Waterkloof?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">en.wikipedia.org<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/government\/812370\/the-public-school-in-south-africa-that-outperforms-most-private-schools\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">businesstech.co.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Campus vibe? Afrikaans pride meets state\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art sports villages. Budget\u2011friendly for the value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-282875681\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-st-mary-s-school-waverley\">7\u202f|\u202fSt\u202fMary\u2019s School \u2013 Waverley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Private \u2022 Anglican \u2022 Girls \u2022 Day &amp; Boarding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuition 2025:<\/strong> R163\u202f835\u202f\u2013\u202fR204\u202f140 (Grades\u202f8\u201112) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisemove.co.za\/post\/top-schools-in-south-africa?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wisemove.co.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oldest girls\u2019 school in Jozi. Expect Cambridge music exams, global exchange trips, and a blazing hot hockey astro. \u201cSmart casual\u201d dominates non\u2011assembly days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-st-stithians-college-sandton\">8\u202f|\u202fSt\u202fStithians College \u2013 Sandton<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Private \u2022 Methodist \u2022 Co\u2011ed Colleges &amp; Boarding (Boys)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>| Tuition 2025 (Gr\u202f8\u201112) | R186\u202f615 |<br>| Boys\u2019 Boarding | R137\u202f020 | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stithian.com\/uploads\/files\/2025_Fees__Admissions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stithian.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think Silicon\u2011Valley\u2011meets\u2011chapel: coding incubators, a mega aquatic centre, and the famous Saints Easter Rugby Festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-898842389\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-pretoria-boys-high-school-brooklyn\">9\u202f|\u202fPretoria Boys High School \u2013 Brooklyn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Public \u2022 Boys \u2022 Day &amp; Boarding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuition 2025:<\/strong> R76\u202f900 (Gr\u202f8\u20119) \u2013 R75\u202f100 (Gr\u202f12)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boarding:<\/strong> R91\u202f800 <a href=\"https:\/\/boyshigh.com\/admissions\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boyshigh.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nelson Mandela once addressed assembly here. Expect sprawling grounds, 14 sports codes, and a classical music society that rivals specialist arts schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-barnato-park-high-school-berea\">10\u202f|\u202fBarnato Park High School \u2013 Berea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Public \u2022 Co\u2011ed \u2022 Day<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuition 2025:<\/strong> ~\u202fR50\u202f000 (fees set by SGB; varies by grade) <a href=\"https:\/\/schoolclick.co.za\/barnato-park-high-school-fee-online-registration-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schoolclick.co.za<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Housed on historic grounds once owned by mining magnate Barney\u202fBarnato. Known for inclusive culture, solid matric results, and arts festivals that light up inner\u2011city Joburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cost-snapshot-for-two-learners-over-a-year\">Cost Snapshot (for two learners over a year)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>School<\/th><th>Day Tuition (2\u202f\u00d7)<\/th><th>Add weekly boarding (if offered)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>St\u202fJohn\u2019s<\/td><td>R441\u202f656<\/td><td>+\u202fR254\u202f152<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roedean<\/td><td>R437\u202f754<\/td><td>enquire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parktown Boys<\/td><td>R130\u202f000<\/td><td>+\u202fR50\u202f000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St\u202fBenedict\u2019s<\/td><td>R348\u202f228<\/td><td>+\u202fR240\u202f200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KES<\/td><td>R149\u202f200<\/td><td>+\u202fR159\u202f800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Waterkloof<\/td><td><strong>R97\u202f720<\/strong><\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St\u202fMary\u2019s<\/td><td>\u2248\u202fR327\u202f670<\/td><td>enquire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St\u202fStithians<\/td><td>R373\u202f230<\/td><td>+\u202fR274\u202f040<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pretoria Boys<\/td><td>\u2248\u202fR153\u202f800<\/td><td>+\u202fR91\u202f800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Barnato Park<\/td><td><strong>\u2248\u202fR100\u202f000<\/strong><\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Boarding totals include tuition where applicable.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1933438845\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-attire-amp-ambience-cheat-sheet\">Attire &amp; Ambience Cheat\u2011Sheet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Formal blazers &amp; ties:<\/strong> St\u202fJohn\u2019s, Roedean, KES, Parktown Boys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart casual Fridays:<\/strong> Waterkloof, St\u202fStithians.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full uniforms year\u2011round:<\/strong> Barnato Park (grey &amp; red).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gowns and chapel dress:<\/strong> St\u202fMary\u2019s choir, St\u202fBenedict\u2019s mass days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-location-amp-operating-hours-quick-look\">Location &amp; Operating Hours (Quick Look)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>School<\/th><th>City<\/th><th>Typical Day<\/th><th>After\u2011hours<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>St\u202fJohn\u2019s<\/td><td>Houghton, JHB<\/td><td>07:30\u201315:00<\/td><td>Activities to 18:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roedean<\/td><td>Parktown, JHB<\/td><td>07:30\u201314:45<\/td><td>Clubs to 17:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parktown Boys<\/td><td>Parktown, JHB<\/td><td>07:30\u201314:00<\/td><td>Sports until 17:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St\u202fBenedict\u2019s<\/td><td>Bedfordview<\/td><td>07:30\u201314:30<\/td><td>Study hall 18:30 (boarders)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>KES<\/td><td>Houghton, JHB<\/td><td>07:30\u201314:30<\/td><td>Evening prep 19:00 (boarders)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Waterkloof<\/td><td>Erasmuskloof, PTA<\/td><td>07:15\u201314:15<\/td><td>Sport &amp; arts 17:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St\u202fMary\u2019s<\/td><td>Waverley, JHB<\/td><td>07:30\u201314:30<\/td><td>Boarding prep 19:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St\u202fStithians<\/td><td>Lyme\u202fPark, Sandton<\/td><td>07:40\u201314:20<\/td><td>Clubs 18:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pretoria Boys<\/td><td>Brooklyn, PTA<\/td><td>07:40\u201314:15<\/td><td>Prep 19:00 (boarders)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Barnato Park<\/td><td>Berea, JHB<\/td><td>07:45\u201314:30<\/td><td>Extra lessons 16:30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Always confirm term dates &amp; hours with the school office.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-821747412\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-budget-benchmarks\">Budget Benchmarks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tight belt (\u2264\u202fR100\u202fk p.a.):<\/strong> Waterkloof, Barnato Park, Parktown Boys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mid\u2011range (R150\u202fk\u202f\u2013\u202fR200\u202fk):<\/strong> KES, Pretoria Boys, St\u202fBenedict\u2019s (day).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium (\u2265\u202fR200\u202fk):<\/strong> St\u202fJohn\u2019s, Roedean, St\u202fStithians, St\u202fMary\u2019s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-your-champion\">Choosing Your Champion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Factor in commute time, sport or music passions, language of instruction, and the all\u2011important post\u2011matric network. Visit open days, talk to current parents, and scan each school\u2019s scholarship matrix\u2014many shave 10\u2011100% off the sticker price for top academics, sport, or financial need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/gauteng.news\/2025\/03\/17\/top-15-most-expensive-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 15 Most Expensive Schools in the World (2025) \u2013 Ranked &amp; Revealed!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top\u202f10 Best High Schools in Gauteng\u202f2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":12580,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Top\u202f10 Best High Schools in Gauteng\u202f2025","footnotes":""},"categories":[1762,24],"tags":[2014],"class_list":{"0":"post-12579","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-education-education","8":"category-finance","9":"tag-gauteng-schools"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12579","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12579"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12579\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12581,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12579\/revisions\/12581"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12580"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12579"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12579"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12579"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}