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Birnel College

Private combined school · Dunnottar, Nigel, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (2 circuit)

In Dunnottar, Nigel, Birnel College operates as a private combined school. It currently teaches around 239 learners.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Birnel College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Birnel College is a private combined school serving families in and around Dunnottar, Nigel. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

239
Learners
17
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Birnel 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.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

Here is how Birnel College compares with 5 other schools listed under Gauteng East district.

  • Tsakane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,918 learners against Birnel College's 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birnel College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birnel College, 1,895 compared with 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 75.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birnel College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birnel College, 1,843 compared with 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birnel College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birnel College, 1,827 compared with 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 73.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birnel College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Birnel College, 1,823 compared with 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birnel College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nigel

Zooming into Nigel, here are 5 other schools to compare against Birnel College.

  • Roseview Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Birnel College, 1,685 compared with 239; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Esibonelwesihle Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,678 learners against Birnel College's 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birnel College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Dunnottar teaches considerably more learners than Birnel College, 1,626 compared with 239; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Asser Maloka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Birnel College's 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Birnel College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • James Nkosi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Birnel College, 1,551 compared with 239; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
, Nigel Road, Dunnottar, Dunnottar, Nigel
Telephone
010 534 7040
EMIS number
700400864
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Birnel 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 Birnel College directly, on 010 534 7040, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Birnel 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 Birnel College the best school in Nigel?
No matric pass rate is on record for Birnel College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Nigel besides Birnel College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.
How big are the classes at Birnel College?
Birnel College reported 239 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Birnel College?
Yes. As a private school, Birnel 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 Birnel College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Birnel College.
Is Birnel College a public or private school?
Birnel College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Birnel College?
You can call 010 534 7040. It is located at , Nigel Road, Dunnottar, Dunnottar, Nigel.
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