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Betharry English Private School

Private combined school · Tembisa, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

Betharry English Private School is a private combined school in Tembisa, Kempton Park. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Betharry English Private School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tembisa, Kempton Park, Betharry English Private School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

2,061
Learners
72
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Betharry English Private School 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 Betharry English Private School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Betharry English Private School entered 110 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023898797.8%
20247979100.0%
2025110110100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Betharry English Private School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161381.3%
Mathematical Literacy636298.4%
Physical Sciences151280.0%
Life Sciences3535100.0%
Agricultural Sciences2020100.0%
Accounting1414100.0%
Business Studies444397.7%
Economics212095.2%
Geography3535100.0%
History7979100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Ekurhuleni North district with Betharry English Private School.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Betharry English Private School, at 2,593 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Betharry English Private School's 100%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Betharry English Private School, with 2,591 learners against 2,061; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Betharry English Private School's 100%.
  • Unity Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Betharry English Private School, at 2,575 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Betharry English Private School's 100%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Betharry English Private School, at 2,531 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is a similar size to Betharry English Private School, with 2,515 learners against 2,061; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against Betharry English Private School's 100%.

Kempton Park

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

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Betharry English Private School, at 2,593 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Betharry English Private School's 100%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is a similar size to Betharry English Private School, with 2,591 learners against 2,061; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against Betharry English Private School's 100%.
  • Jiyana Secondary School is a similar size to Betharry English Private School, with 2,334 learners against 2,061; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against Betharry English Private School's 100%).
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School is a similar size to Betharry English Private School, with 2,319 learners against 2,061; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School is a similar size to Betharry English Private School, with 2,254 learners against 2,061; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Betharry English Private School's 100%.
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
256, Temong Section, , Tembisa, Kempton Park
Postal
P.o. Box 1557 Tembisa 1632
Telephone
011 924 6012
Website
bertharryschools.co.za
Email
bertharry@bertharryschools.co.za
EMIS number
700400054

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Betharry English Private School?
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 Betharry English Private School directly, on 011 924 6012, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Betharry English Private School?
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 Betharry English Private School the best school in Kempton Park?
On the numbers that are published, Betharry English Private School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of JIYANA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 99.6%.
How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides Betharry English Private School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Betharry English Private School?
Betharry English Private School reported 2,061 learners and 72 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Betharry English Private School?
Yes. As a private school, Betharry English Private School 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 Betharry English Private School's matric results like?
Betharry English Private School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.8% since 2023.
Is Betharry English Private School a public or private school?
Betharry English Private School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Betharry English Private School?
You can call 011 924 6012. It is located at 256, Temong Section, , Tembisa, Kempton Park.
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