Private combined school · Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)
In Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng City College operates as a private combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.
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On this page, you will find the key facts about Gauteng City College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Gauteng City College is a private combined school serving families in and around Houghton, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.
As a private school, Gauteng City 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.
Of the 28 learners from Gauteng City College who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 33 | 91.7% |
| 2024 | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Gauteng City College reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| History | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
On this page, you will find the key facts about Gauteng City College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Gauteng City College is a private combined school serving families in and around Houghton, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.
As a private school, Gauteng City 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.
Of the 28 learners from Gauteng City College who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 33 | 91.7% |
| 2024 | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Gauteng City College reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| History | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.