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Covenant College

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

Welcome to Covenant College, a private combined school serving Rispark, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 477 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Covenant College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Covenant College is a private combined school in Rispark, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

477
Learners
38
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Covenant 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

Johannesburg South district

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

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Covenant College's 477; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Covenant College, 2,715 compared with 477; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Covenant College's 477; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Covenant College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Covenant College's 477; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Covenant College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Covenant College, 2,194 compared with 477; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Covenant College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Covenant College.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Covenant College's 477; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Covenant College, 2,896 compared with 477; 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 Covenant College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Covenant College's 477; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Covenant College's 477; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Covenant College, 2,848 compared with 477; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
57, Summit Drive, , Rispark, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 167171 Brackendowns 1454
Telephone
083 459 6954
EMIS number
700110379

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Covenant 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 Covenant College directly, on 083 459 6954, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Covenant 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 Covenant College the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Covenant 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 Covenant College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Covenant College?
Covenant College reported 477 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Covenant College?
Yes. As a private school, Covenant 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 Covenant College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Covenant College.
Is Covenant College a public or private school?
Covenant College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Covenant College?
You can call 083 459 6954. It is located at 57, Summit Drive, , Rispark, Johannesburg.
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