Private combined school · Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)
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.
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.
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.