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Craighall College

Private combined school · Risidale, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (3 circuit)

Welcome to Craighall College, a private combined school serving Risidale, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 15 learners.

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

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

15
Learners
5
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Craighall 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 North district

5 other schools in Johannesburg North district, for comparison against Craighall College.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Craighall College's 15; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Craighall College's 15; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Craighall College's 15.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Craighall College's 15; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Craighall College's 15; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Craighall College's 15; 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 Craighall College, 2,896 compared with 15; 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 Craighall 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 Craighall College's 15; 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 Craighall College's 15; 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 Craighall College, 2,848 compared with 15; 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
210, Beyers Naude Drive, , Risidale, Johannesburg
Postal
73295 Fairland 2030
Telephone
078 386 6242
EMIS number
700400363

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Craighall 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 Craighall College directly, on 078 386 6242, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Craighall 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 Craighall College the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Craighall 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 Craighall College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Craighall College?
Craighall College reported 15 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 3 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 Craighall College?
Yes. As a private school, Craighall 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 Craighall College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Craighall College.
Is Craighall College a public or private school?
Craighall College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Craighall College?
You can call 078 386 6242. It is located at 210, Beyers Naude Drive, , Risidale, Johannesburg.
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