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Bright Start College

Private primary school · Olifantsfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (4 circuit)

Bright Start College is a private primary school in Olifantsfontein, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 248 learners.

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

Located in Olifantsfontein, Johannesburg, Bright Start College is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

248
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Bright Start 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 Bright Start College directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni North district, for comparison against Bright Start College.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Bright Start College, 2,593 compared with 248; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Start College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bright Start College, 2,591 compared with 248; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 76.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Start College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bright Start College, 2,575 compared with 248; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Start College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against Bright Start College's 248; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against Bright Start College's 248; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Start College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bright Start College, 2,936 compared with 248; 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 Bright Start College's 248; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bright Start College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bright Start College, 2,892 compared with 248; 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 Bright Start College, 2,888 compared with 248; 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 Bright Start College's 248; 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2178, Antimony Road, Clayville Ext.26, Olifantsfontein, Johannesburg
Postal
2178 Olifansfontein 1666
Telephone
011 203 4596
EMIS number
700400352
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bright Start 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 Bright Start College directly, on 011 203 4596, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bright Start 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Bright Start College the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bright Start College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Bright Start College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bright Start College?
Bright Start College reported 248 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Bright Start College?
Yes. As a private school, Bright Start 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.
Is Bright Start College a public or private school?
Bright Start College is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Bright Start College?
You can call 011 203 4596. It is located at 2178, Antimony Road, Clayville Ext.26, Olifantsfontein, Johannesburg.
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