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Education Alive School

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

Education Alive School is a private combined school in Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.5% pass rate.

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Located in Johannesburg, Education Alive School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

967
Learners
37
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Education Alive School 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 Education Alive School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Education Alive School entered 95 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.5% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023746891.9%
20241051000.0%
2025958589.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Education Alive School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics261869.2%
Mathematical Literacy817187.7%
Physical Sciences221672.7%
Life Sciences433786.0%
Accounting181688.9%
Business Studies514486.3%
Economics2323100.0%
Geography565394.6%
History665989.4%
English First Additional Language5454100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Education Alive School.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Education Alive School, 2,888 compared with 967; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against Education Alive School's 967; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Education Alive School, 2,306 compared with 967; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Education Alive School's 89.5%.
  • Southview High School teaches considerably more learners than Education Alive School, 2,274 compared with 967; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.2% against Education Alive School's 89.5%).
  • Leshata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,194 learners against Education Alive School's 967; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Education Alive School's 89.5%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Education Alive School, 2,936 compared with 967; 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 Education Alive School's 967; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Education Alive School's 89.5%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Education Alive School, 2,892 compared with 967; 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 Education Alive School, 2,888 compared with 967; 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 Education Alive School's 967; 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
37, Harrison Street, 6Th Floor, Nelson Mandela Building, , Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
9542 Johannesburg Jhb 2000
Telephone
011 492 2019
Website
educationalive.co.za
Email
info@educationalive.co.za
EMIS number
700132126

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Education Alive School?
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 Education Alive School directly, on 011 492 2019, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Education Alive School?
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 Education Alive School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Education Alive School's 89.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Education Alive School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Education Alive School?
Education Alive School reported 967 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Education Alive School?
Yes. As a private school, Education Alive School 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 Education Alive School's matric results like?
Education Alive School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.9% since 2023.
Is Education Alive School a public or private school?
Education Alive School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Education Alive School?
You can call 011 492 2019. It is located at 37, Harrison Street, 6Th Floor, Nelson Mandela Building, , Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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