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Alpha Tutorial College

Private combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Alpha Tutorial College, a private combined school serving Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Alpha Tutorial College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Alpha Tutorial College is a private combined school in Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

2,071
Learners
74
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Alpha Tutorial College sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 28 matric candidates from Alpha Tutorial College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233131100.0%
20243434100.0%
20252828100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Alpha Tutorial College reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7457.1%
Mathematical Literacy2727100.0%
Physical Sciences7685.7%
Life Sciences1111100.0%
Accounting44100.0%
Business Studies66100.0%
Economics1010100.0%
Geography2828100.0%
History1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Alpha Tutorial College.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Alpha Tutorial College, 3,591 compared with 2,071; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Alpha Tutorial College, with 2,896 learners against 2,071; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Alpha Tutorial College's 100%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alpha Tutorial College, at 2,848 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is a similar size to Alpha Tutorial College, with 2,818 learners against 2,071; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is a similar size to Alpha Tutorial College, with 2,781 learners against 2,071; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Alpha Tutorial College.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Alpha Tutorial College's 2,071; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is a similar size to Alpha Tutorial College, with 2,896 learners against 2,071; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Alpha Tutorial College's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alpha Tutorial College, at 2,892 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alpha Tutorial College, at 2,888 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alpha Tutorial College, at 2,848 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
96, Cnr Banket And Kotze Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
1401
Telephone
010 214 0221
EMIS number
700400624

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alpha Tutorial College?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Alpha Tutorial College directly, on 010 214 0221, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alpha Tutorial College?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Alpha Tutorial College the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Alpha Tutorial College's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Alpha Tutorial College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Alpha Tutorial College?
Alpha Tutorial College reported 2,071 learners and 74 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Alpha Tutorial College?
Yes. As a private school, Alpha Tutorial College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Alpha Tutorial College's matric results like?
Alpha Tutorial College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Alpha Tutorial College a public or private school?
Alpha Tutorial College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Alpha Tutorial College?
You can call 010 214 0221. It is located at 96, Cnr Banket And Kotze Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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