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Helpmekaar College

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

Welcome to Helpmekaar College, a private secondary school serving Parktown, Johannesburg. Around 1,408 learners are enrolled here.

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

1,408
Learners
110
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Helpmekaar 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 South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against Helpmekaar College.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Helpmekaar College's 1,408; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Helpmekaar College, 2,715 compared with 1,408; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against Helpmekaar College's 1,408; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 86.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Helpmekaar College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Helpmekaar College's 1,408; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 91.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Helpmekaar College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Helpmekaar College, 2,194 compared with 1,408; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Helpmekaar College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Helpmekaar College's 1,408; 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 Helpmekaar College, 2,896 compared with 1,408; 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 Helpmekaar 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 Helpmekaar College's 1,408; 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 Helpmekaar College's 1,408; 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 Helpmekaar College, 2,848 compared with 1,408; 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
1, Cnr. Empire Road And Melle Street, , Parktown, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 32109 Braamfontein 2017
Telephone
011 913 2226
Website
helpmekaar.co.za
Email
info@helpmekaar.co.za
EMIS number
700130476

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Helpmekaar 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 Helpmekaar College directly, on 011 913 2226, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Helpmekaar 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 Helpmekaar College the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Helpmekaar 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 Helpmekaar College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Helpmekaar College?
Helpmekaar College reported 1,408 learners and 110 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Helpmekaar College?
Yes. As a private school, Helpmekaar 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 Helpmekaar College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Helpmekaar College.
Is Helpmekaar College a public or private school?
Helpmekaar College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Helpmekaar College?
You can call 011 913 2226. It is located at 1, Cnr. Empire Road And Melle Street, , Parktown, Johannesburg.
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