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Highlands College

Private primary school · Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Highlands College, a private primary school serving Burgersfort. It currently teaches around 620 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Highlands College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Highlands College is a private primary school in Burgersfort. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

620
Learners
22
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Highlands 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

Sekhukhune East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sekhukhune East district with Highlands College.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Highlands College's 620; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Highlands College, 2,042 compared with 620; is a private combined school, a different phase than Highlands College; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Highlands College, 1,875 compared with 620; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Highlands College's 620; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Highlands College's 620; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Burgersfort

Zooming into Burgersfort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Highlands College.

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Highlands College, 2,042 compared with 620; is a private combined school, a different phase than Highlands College; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Highlands College, 1,875 compared with 620; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Highlands College's 620; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Highlands College, 1,567 compared with 620; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Highlands College, 1,483 compared with 620; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1570 Leopards Ave, Leopards Bush
Postal
P.o. Box 1660; Burgersfort 1150
Telephone
013 216 7677
Website
highlandscollege.co.za
EMIS number
996602112

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Highlands 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 Highlands College directly, on 013 216 7677, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Highlands 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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Highlands College the best school in Burgersfort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Highlands College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Highlands College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Highlands College?
Highlands College reported 620 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Highlands College?
Yes. As a private school, Highlands 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.
Is Highlands College a public or private school?
Highlands College is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Highlands College?
You can call 013 216 7677. It is located at 1570 Leopards Ave, Leopards Bush.
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