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Grantley College

Private secondary school · Parktown, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Grantley College, a private secondary school serving Parktown, Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

99
Learners
16
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Grantley 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Grantley College entered 17 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023191894.7%
20241313100.0%
20251717100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Grantley College reported results in 5 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics33100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1212100.0%
Physical Sciences2150.0%
Life Sciences77100.0%
Business Studies7685.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Grantley College compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grantley College, 3,591 compared with 99; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grantley College, 2,896 compared with 99; 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 Grantley College's 100%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Grantley College, 2,848 compared with 99; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Grantley College's 99; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Grantley College's 99; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Grantley College's 99; 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 Grantley College, 2,896 compared with 99; 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 Grantley College's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Grantley College's 99; 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 Grantley College's 99; 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 Grantley College, 2,848 compared with 99; 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2, Blackwood Avenue, , Parktown, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 87278 Houghton 2041
Telephone
011 643 8321
Website
grantleycollege.co.za
Email
info@grantleycollege.co.za
EMIS number
700130401

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Grantley 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 Grantley College directly, on 011 643 8321, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Grantley 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Grantley College the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Grantley College's 100% 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 Grantley College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Grantley College?
Grantley College reported 99 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Grantley College?
Yes. As a private school, Grantley 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 Grantley College's matric results like?
Grantley College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 94.7% in 2023.
Is Grantley College a public or private school?
Grantley College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Grantley College?
You can call 011 643 8321. It is located at 2, Blackwood Avenue, , Parktown, Johannesburg.
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