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Better Beginnings College

Private intermediate school · Malmesbury, Malmesbury, Western Cape · West Coast district (1 circuit)

Better Beginnings College is a private combined school in Malmesbury. Around 156 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Better Beginnings College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Malmesbury, Better Beginnings College is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

156
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Better Beginnings 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 Better Beginnings College directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

West Coast district

Here is how Better Beginnings College compares with 5 other schools listed under West Coast district.

  • Liebenberg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Better Beginnings College's 156; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,816 learners against Better Beginnings College's 156; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Better Beginnings College, 1,796 compared with 156; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Better Beginnings College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Better Beginnings College, 1,753 compared with 156; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School teaches considerably more learners than Better Beginnings College, 1,648 compared with 156; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Better Beginnings College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Malmesbury

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

  • Liebenberg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Better Beginnings College's 156; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ilingelethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,444 learners against Better Beginnings College's 156; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 82.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Better Beginnings College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St. Thomas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Better Beginnings College, 1,423 compared with 156; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Wesbank SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,418 learners against Better Beginnings College's 156; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 83.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Better Beginnings College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Naphakade Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Better Beginnings College, 1,414 compared with 156; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
Pg Nelson Street 7299
Postal
Pg Nelson Street Unknown Unknown 7299
Telephone
066 206 9307
Website
betterbeginnings.co.za
Email
info@betterbeginnings.co.za
EMIS number
100000662

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Better Beginnings 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 Better Beginnings College directly, on 066 206 9307, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Better Beginnings 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 Better Beginnings College the best school in Malmesbury?
No matric pass rate is on record for Better Beginnings College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Malmesbury besides Better Beginnings College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Malmesbury, including Liebenberg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Better Beginnings College?
Better Beginnings College reported 156 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Better Beginnings College?
Yes. As a private school, Better Beginnings 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 Better Beginnings College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Better Beginnings College.
Is Better Beginnings College a public or private school?
Better Beginnings College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Better Beginnings College?
You can call 066 206 9307. It is located at Pg Nelson Street 7299.
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