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Bemssel College

Private combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Bemssel College is a private combined school based in Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Bemssel College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Johannesburg, Bemssel College operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

506
Learners
19
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bemssel College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Bemssel College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Bemssel College entered 17 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231717100.0%
20241313100.0%
20251717100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Bemssel College offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4375.0%
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Physical Sciences3133.3%
Life Sciences1212100.0%
Accounting11100.0%
Business Studies11100.0%
Economics11100.0%
Geography1212100.0%
History99100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

Here is how Bemssel College compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg South district.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bemssel College, 2,888 compared with 506; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Bemssel College's 506; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Bemssel College, 2,306 compared with 506; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Bemssel College's 100%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Bemssel College, 2,274 compared with 506; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Bemssel College's 100%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Bemssel College's 506; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Bemssel College's 100%).

Johannesburg

And within Johannesburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bemssel College, 2,936 compared with 506; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Bemssel College's 506; 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 Bemssel College's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bemssel College, 2,892 compared with 506; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bemssel College, 2,888 compared with 506; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Bemssel College's 506; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
17, Simmonds Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o Box 31986 Braamfontein 2017
Telephone
011 492 1114
Website
bemsselcollege.co.za
Email
info@bemsselcollege.co.za
EMIS number
700400764

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bemssel 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 Bemssel College directly, on 011 492 1114, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bemssel College?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bemssel College the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Bemssel 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 Bemssel College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bemssel College?
Bemssel College reported 506 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Bemssel College?
Yes. As a private school, Bemssel 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 Bemssel College's matric results like?
Bemssel College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Bemssel College a public or private school?
Bemssel College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bemssel College?
You can call 011 492 1114. It is located at 17, Simmonds Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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