{"id":32406,"date":"2026-10-14T10:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T08:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=32406"},"modified":"2026-10-14T10:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T08:35:10","slug":"top-15-most-expensive-schools-in-gauteng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/top-15-most-expensive-schools-in-gauteng\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 Most Expensive Schools in Gauteng"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gauteng is home to some of the most expensive schools in South Africa, and parents planning for 2027 will need deep pockets. At the top end, a year of tuition and full boarding at a leading Johannesburg girls\u2019 school now costs more than R400 000, while the province\u2019s priciest international school charges over R700 000 a year in day fees alone.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-3577956973\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><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>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fees continue to climb faster than inflation. Stats SA data reported by Daily Investor shows that private secondary school fees rose 7,5% in 2026, well above headline inflation of 3,1%. Several schools have already released their 2027 fee schedules, with increases of around 6% to 6,5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are comparing options for Grade 8 or simply curious about the cost of an elite education, here is what Gauteng\u2019s most expensive schools charge, what the fees include, and the extra costs parents often overlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Ranked Gauteng\u2019s Most Expensive Schools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schools are ranked by the highest annual amount a parent could pay for a learner in the most senior grade, usually Grade 12. For boarding schools, this is tuition plus full boarding. For day schools, it is day tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We used 2027 fees where a school has already published them, and 2026 fees where it has not. All figures come from each school\u2019s own published fee schedule, unless stated otherwise. Schools still on 2026 fees are likely to increase them for 2027, so treat those figures as a minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most figures are the full annual fee before early-payment discounts and exclude levies, exam fees and enrolment fees, which are covered further down. Always confirm the latest fees directly with the school before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) American International School Of Johannesburg (AISJ)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees:<\/strong> Grade 11 to 12 tuition of R703 494 a year (2025\/26 academic year, August to June)<br><strong>Boarding:<\/strong> Not offered<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aisj-jhb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AISJ<\/a> is in a category of its own. The international school prices its fees in US dollars or rand, with Grade 11 and 12 tuition set at US$37 026. New learners also pay a once-off capital fee of R209 475 and a R49 400 deposit. The 2026\/27 fee schedule had not been published on the school\u2019s website at the time of writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MPC-1-1-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MPC-1-1-1-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MPC-1-1-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MPC-1-1-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MPC-1-1-1-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MPC-1-1-1-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MPC-1-1-1-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MPC-1-1-1-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MPC-1-1-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">credit: American International School of Johannesburg (Pretoria Campus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Roedean School (SA), Parktown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2026):<\/strong> Grade 12 day tuition R233 104 | Tuition plus full boarding R413 095<br><strong>Weekly boarding option:<\/strong> R377 098<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1903 as a sister school to <a href=\"https:\/\/roedeanschool.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roedean<\/a> in Brighton, England, this Grade 0 to 12 girls\u2019 school carries the highest boarding bill on our list. Full boarding costs R179 991 a year on top of tuition. Parents also pay a building levy of R8 340 a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) St Mary\u2019s School, Waverley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2027):<\/strong> Grade 10 to 12 day tuition R233 720 | Tuition plus full boarding R407 345<br><strong>Weekly boarding option:<\/strong> R392 300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by the Anglican Church in 1888, St Mary\u2019s is one of the first schools on this list to publish its 2027 fees. Boarding adds R173 625 a year. Matric fees include the IEB exam fee, and there is a development levy of R9 900 a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-2.jpg 547w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-2-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) St John\u2019s College, Houghton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2026):<\/strong> Grade 8 to 12 day tuition R232 974 | Tuition plus full boarding R397 302<br><strong>Weekly boarding option:<\/strong> R367 040<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Anglican school, founded in 1898, is a boys\u2019 school, with girls admitted to its Bridge Nursery School and Sixth Form. Matric boarders must board for all three terms. A development levy of R11 876 and a security levy of R1 586 are charged on top of tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/st-johns-college-5-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/st-johns-college-5-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/st-johns-college-5-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/st-johns-college-5-767x426.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/st-johns-college-5-1536x853.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/st-johns-college-5-450x250.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/st-johns-college-5-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/st-johns-college-5-1199x666.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/st-johns-college-5.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) Reddam House Helderfontein, Fourways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2026):<\/strong> Grade 12 day tuition R214 080 | Tuition plus boarding about R384 580<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reddam House Helderfontein is one of the few schools in the Reddam group to offer boarding. Boarding costs R153 900 a year, plus compulsory laundry (R3 570) and lunch (R13 030) charges. Its sister school, Reddam House Waterfall, charges the same R214 080 for Grade 12 day tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"452\" data-id=\"43088\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-3.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-3-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) St Alban\u2019s College, Pretoria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2026):<\/strong> Day tuition R214 120 | Tuition plus boarding R376 580<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St Alban\u2019s is an Anglican boys\u2019 senior school with boarding, founded in 1963. The school charges a single tuition rate for all grades, which includes tea and lunch. New families should budget for a significant non-refundable enrolment levy of R71 375 for day boys and R109 640 for boarders. The school does not enrol boys into matric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St_Albans_College_hoofgeboue_Pretoria.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St_Albans_College_hoofgeboue_Pretoria.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St_Albans_College_hoofgeboue_Pretoria-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St_Albans_College_hoofgeboue_Pretoria-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7) St Mary\u2019s Diocesan School For Girls (DSG), Pretoria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2027):<\/strong> Grade 12 day tuition R205 160 | Tuition plus boarding R375 680<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pretoria\u2019s independent Anglican girls\u2019 school traces its history back to 1879. Boarding costs R170 520 a year. Parents who pay the full year by 31 October 2026 pay R192 850 for Grade 12 tuition instead of R205 160. The Grade 8 enrolment fee is R58 210.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-4.jpg 739w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-4-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-4-449x252.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-4-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8) St Andrew\u2019s School For Girls, Bedfordview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2026):<\/strong> Grade 10 to 12 day tuition R196 670 | Tuition plus boarding R364 570<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1902, St Andrew\u2019s is an independent Christian girls\u2019 school with an Anglican affiliation. Boarding costs R167 900 a year. A CAPEX and development levy of R9 860 and the Grade 12 IEB exam fee of R9 669 are charged separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJDcyMTBkNWZkLTk5MjUtNGM5Yy1hMTMxLWMwNzBiNWY1YTViMA-1024x682.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJDcyMTBkNWZkLTk5MjUtNGM5Yy1hMTMxLWMwNzBiNWY1YTViMA-1024x682.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJDcyMTBkNWZkLTk5MjUtNGM5Yy1hMTMxLWMwNzBiNWY1YTViMA-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJDcyMTBkNWZkLTk5MjUtNGM5Yy1hMTMxLWMwNzBiNWY1YTViMA-767x511.avif 767w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJDcyMTBkNWZkLTk5MjUtNGM5Yy1hMTMxLWMwNzBiNWY1YTViMA-149x99.avif 149w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJDcyMTBkNWZkLTk5MjUtNGM5Yy1hMTMxLWMwNzBiNWY1YTViMA-449x299.avif 449w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAJDcyMTBkNWZkLTk5MjUtNGM5Yy1hMTMxLWMwNzBiNWY1YTViMA.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9) St Stithians College, Sandton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2026):<\/strong> Grade 12 day tuition R199 680 | Tuition plus full boarding R346 295<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Methodist school opened in 1953 and runs separate Boys\u2019 and Girls\u2019 Colleges, which charge the same tuition. Boarding is offered at the Boys\u2019 College only, at R146 615 a year. A capital development fee of R8 620 a year is charged on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4736-st-stithians-girls-college-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4736-st-stithians-girls-college-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4736-st-stithians-girls-college-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4736-st-stithians-girls-college-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4736-st-stithians-girls-college-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4736-st-stithians-girls-college-scaled-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4736-st-stithians-girls-college-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4736-st-stithians-girls-college-scaled-1-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4736-st-stithians-girls-college-scaled-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10) St Benedict\u2019s College, Bedfordview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2027):<\/strong> Grade 12 day tuition R194 710 | Tuition plus termly boarding R343 010<br><strong>Weekly boarding option:<\/strong> R333 595<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The independent Catholic boys\u2019 school has published its 2027 fees. Parents who pay the full year by 13 November 2026 pay R184 975 for Grade 12 tuition. The Grade 12 IEB exam fee of R10 394 is extra, and new learners pay a R15 000 non-refundable enrolment fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-180-1024x680.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-180-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-180-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-180-149x99.png 149w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-180-767x509.png 767w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-180-449x298.png 449w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-180-1199x796.png 1199w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-180.png 1360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11) St David\u2019s Marist Inanda, Sandton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2026):<\/strong> Grade 12 day tuition R201 455 | Tuition plus weekly boarding R338 496<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St David\u2019s is a Catholic Marist boys\u2019 school offering weekly boarding. Its published annual fees already include a 4% discount for paying upfront; parents paying monthly will pay about R209 850 for tuition. A development levy of R12 597 is charged on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-181.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-181.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-181-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-181-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-181-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-181-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12) St Martin\u2019s School, Rosettenville<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2027):<\/strong> Grade 12 day tuition R148 550 | Tuition plus termly boarding R297 030<br><strong>Weekly boarding option:<\/strong> R267 450<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A co-educational Anglican school running from pre-school to matric, St Martin\u2019s has the lowest day fees on this list, but its boarding fees place it among Gauteng\u2019s most expensive schools overall. Development and ancillary levies, as well as the IEB exam fee, are extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St._Martin\u2018s_School_Johannesburg_1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St._Martin\u2018s_School_Johannesburg_1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St._Martin\u2018s_School_Johannesburg_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St._Martin\u2018s_School_Johannesburg_1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St._Martin\u2018s_School_Johannesburg_1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St._Martin\u2018s_School_Johannesburg_1-149x112.jpg 149w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St._Martin\u2018s_School_Johannesburg_1-449x337.jpg 449w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St._Martin\u2018s_School_Johannesburg_1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/St._Martin\u2018s_School_Johannesburg_1-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13) Crawford International, Sandton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2027):<\/strong> Grade 12 day tuition R224 616 (paid annually by 31 January 2027)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formerly known as Crawford College Sandton, the co-educational school is part of the ADvTECH group, and its Grade 12 learners write the IEB exams. Its day fees are among the highest in Gauteng. Paying monthly costs R236 400 over the year. New learners pay an application fee of R880 and an enrolment fee of R13 200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-1.jpg 547w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/images-1-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14) Kingsmead College, Rosebank<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2027):<\/strong> Grade 12 day tuition R221 025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This girls\u2019 day school, founded in 1933, has announced a 6,5% fee increase for 2027. Parents who pay by 31 December 2026 pay R207 765. New families pay a R25 000 securing fee, and a development levy of R9 560 is charged on top of tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1.avif 500w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-300x228.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-150x114.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1-450x342.avif 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15) King David High School, Linksfield<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fees (2026):<\/strong> Grade 12 day tuition R216 924<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">King David\u2019s Victory Park high school closed at the end of 2025, and its learners moved to the Linksfield campus. The Jewish school is run by the South African Board of Jewish Education. Grades 9 to 11 cost slightly more than Grade 12, at R219 720. The Grade 12 IEB fee of R9 760 is extra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-3-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-3-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-3-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-3-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-3-450x300.webp 450w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-3-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-3.webp 1360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/kingdavid.org.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/kingdavid.org.za\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Just outside the top 15:<\/strong> Cedarwood School in Midrand (R212 434 in 2027), Crawford International Lonehill (R209 352 in 2027), Redhill School (R204 000 in 2027) and Beaulieu College (R200 924 in 2027).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gauteng\u2019s Most Expensive Day Schools At A Glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most families will pay day fees rather than boarding. Here is how the highest Grade 12 day fees compare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>School<\/th><th>Area<\/th><th>Fee year<\/th><th>Grade 12 day tuition<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>AISJ<\/td><td>Bryanston<\/td><td>2025\/26<\/td><td>R703 494<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St Mary\u2019s School<\/td><td>Waverley<\/td><td>2027<\/td><td>R233 720<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roedean School<\/td><td>Parktown<\/td><td>2026<\/td><td>R233 104<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St John\u2019s College<\/td><td>Houghton<\/td><td>2026<\/td><td>R232 974<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crawford International Sandton<\/td><td>Sandton<\/td><td>2027<\/td><td>R224 616<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kingsmead College<\/td><td>Rosebank<\/td><td>2027<\/td><td>R221 025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>King David High School<\/td><td>Linksfield<\/td><td>2026<\/td><td>R216 924<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St Alban\u2019s College<\/td><td>Pretoria<\/td><td>2026<\/td><td>R214 120<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reddam House Helderfontein \/ Waterfall<\/td><td>Fourways \/ Waterfall<\/td><td>2026<\/td><td>R214 080<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cedarwood School<\/td><td>Midrand<\/td><td>2027<\/td><td>R212 434<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crawford International Lonehill<\/td><td>Lonehill<\/td><td>2027<\/td><td>R209 352<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St Mary\u2019s DSG<\/td><td>Pretoria<\/td><td>2027<\/td><td>R205 160<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Redhill School<\/td><td>Morningside<\/td><td>2027<\/td><td>R204 000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>St David\u2019s Marist Inanda<\/td><td>Sandton<\/td><td>2026<\/td><td>R201 455<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beaulieu College<\/td><td>Kyalami<\/td><td>2027<\/td><td>R200 924<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that 2026 figures are likely to rise for 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Hidden Costs Parents Should Budget For<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuition is only part of the bill. Before committing to a school, ask for the full fee schedule and check for these extra costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Enrolment and securing fees:<\/strong> Most schools charge a once-off, often non-refundable, fee to secure a place. These range from about R10 000 to well over R50 000. St Alban\u2019s charges R71 375 for day boys, DSG Pretoria R58 210 for Grade 8, and Kingsmead and Cedarwood R25 000 each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Development and building levies:<\/strong> Annual levies of between R3 500 and R12 600 are common and are usually charged on top of tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IEB exam fees:<\/strong> Matric learners at independent schools typically pay an IEB exam fee of around R9 700 to R10 400, unless it is included in tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deposits:<\/strong> Many schools ask for a refundable deposit, often equal to one term\u2019s fees, plus a separate boarding deposit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Uniforms, devices, tours and transport:<\/strong> These are rarely included and can add thousands of rands a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that many schools offer early-payment discounts of between 4% and 6%. Some deadlines for 2027 fees fall as early as 31 October 2026, so check your school\u2019s schedule now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gde-school-feeder-zones-explained-2027\/\">GDE School Feeder Zones Explained For 2027: How They Affect Your Child\u2019s School Placement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Private School Fees Compare With Top Public Schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gauteng\u2019s best-known public schools cost a fraction of private school fees. Based on 2026 published fees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>King Edward VII School (KES): R79 500 a year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pretoria Boys High School: about R80 350 for Grade 12<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parktown Boys\u2019 High School: R72 000, plus a R5 500 levy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jeppe High School for Boys: R71 200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pretoria High School for Girls: R55 400 for Grades 9 to 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, Grade 12 day fees at Gauteng\u2019s most expensive private schools are roughly three times those of the province\u2019s top government schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Parents Planning For 2027 Should Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public school placements:<\/strong> Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 at Gauteng public schools for 2027 closed on 4 September 2026, with more than 805 000 applications received. Placement offers are expected to be sent by SMS from 15 October 2026. Parents have seven days to accept an offer and can lodge an objection or appeal if they are unhappy with their child\u2019s placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Private school applications:<\/strong> Many independent schools fill Grade 8 places well in advance, so apply early and check whether there is a waiting list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No VAT on school fees:<\/strong> From 1 January 2026, all supplies by schools are exempt from VAT, and schools should not charge VAT on their fees. However, schools that were registered for VAT must pay \u201cexit VAT\u201d from January 2027, and industry bodies have warned this could add pressure on fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fee exemptions at public schools:<\/strong> Parents whose public school fees amount to 10% or more of their household income may qualify for a full exemption, and those between 3,5% and 10% for a partial exemption. Parents who receive the child support grant qualify automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bursaries and payment plans:<\/strong> Most independent schools offer academic, sports and needs-based bursaries, as well as monthly or termly payment options. Ask the school\u2019s admissions or bursar\u2019s office about deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Choose The Right School For Your Child<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high fee does not guarantee the right fit. Before you apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Request the full 2027 fee schedule, including levies, deposits and exam fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the campus and attend an open day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare class sizes, subject choices and support services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work out the full cost, including transport, uniforms and devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check whether the school writes IEB, NSC, Cambridge or IB exams, and whether that suits your child\u2019s plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask about bursaries, sibling discounts and early-payment discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritise your child\u2019s needs and wellbeing over the school\u2019s reputation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is The Most Expensive School In Gauteng?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ) is the most expensive, with Grade 11 and 12 tuition of R703 494 for the 2025\/26 academic year. Among traditional independent schools, Roedean School charges the most for boarders, at R413 095 a year for tuition and full boarding in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Are School Fees At Roedean In 2026?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roedean\u2019s 2026 Grade 12 day tuition is R233 104 a year. Tuition plus full boarding comes to R413 095, or R377 098 with weekly boarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Private School Fees Going Up In 2027?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Schools that have published 2027 fees have raised them by around 6% to 6,5%. Kingsmead College announced a 6,5% increase, while Redhill School\u2019s fees rose 6,25%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Expensive Gauteng Schools Have Published 2027 Fees?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the time of writing, St Mary\u2019s School Waverley, St Mary\u2019s DSG Pretoria, St Benedict\u2019s College, St Martin\u2019s School, Crawford International Sandton and Lonehill, Kingsmead College, Cedarwood School, Redhill School and Beaulieu College had published 2027 fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Parents Pay VAT On School Fees?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. From 1 January 2026, all supplies made by schools are exempt from VAT, according to SARS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-262773266\" 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\">When Will Gauteng Public School Placements For 2027 Be Sent?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grade 1 and Grade 8 placement offers for 2027 are expected from 15 October 2026. Parents have seven days to accept an offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning Ahead For 2027<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With fees at Gauteng\u2019s top schools rising by around 6% a year, parents should budget not only for 2027 tuition but for increases every year until matric. Confirm fees directly with each school, take advantage of early-payment discounts where you can, and remember that the right school is the one that suits your child, not necessarily the one that costs the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gauteng is home to some of the most expensive schools in South Africa, and parents planning for 2027 will need deep pockets. 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