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Hope Fountain Combined College

Private combined school · Midrand, Midrand, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (3 circuit)

In Midrand, Hope Fountain Combined College operates as a private combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 87.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Hope Fountain Combined College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Hope Fountain Combined College is a private combined school serving families in and around Midrand. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

724
Learners
28
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Hope Fountain Combined 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

Hope Fountain Combined College entered 73 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.7% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023444397.7%
2024464189.1%
2025736487.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hope Fountain Combined College reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics23834.8%
Mathematical Literacy232191.3%
Physical Sciences16850.0%
Life Sciences261869.2%
Accounting7457.1%
Business Studies201995.0%
Economics171482.4%
Geography2929100.0%
History2323100.0%
English First Additional Language2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

Here is how Hope Fountain Combined College compares with 5 other schools listed under Johannesburg East district.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hope Fountain Combined College, 3,591 compared with 724; 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 Hope Fountain Combined College, 2,896 compared with 724; 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 Hope Fountain Combined College's 87.7%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hope Fountain Combined College, 2,848 compared with 724; 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 Hope Fountain Combined College's 724; 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 Hope Fountain Combined College's 724; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Midrand

Zooming into Midrand, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hope Fountain Combined College.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hope Fountain Combined College, 3,591 compared with 724; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Hope Fountain Combined College's 724; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mikateka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hope Fountain Combined College, 2,508 compared with 724; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • David Makhubo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hope Fountain Combined College, 2,363 compared with 724; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Olifantsfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,140 learners against Hope Fountain Combined College's 724; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6, Alexandra Road, Halfway House, Midrand, Midrand
Postal
2001
Telephone
011 312 4470
EMIS number
700400292

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hope Fountain Combined 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 Hope Fountain Combined College directly, on 011 312 4470, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hope Fountain Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Hope Fountain Combined College the best school in Midrand?
Hope Fountain Combined College's most recent matric pass rate was 87.7%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Midrand besides Hope Fountain Combined College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Midrand, including Kanana Primary School.
How big are the classes at Hope Fountain Combined College?
Hope Fountain Combined College reported 724 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Hope Fountain Combined College?
Yes. As a private school, Hope Fountain Combined 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 Hope Fountain Combined College's matric results like?
Hope Fountain Combined College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.7%, in 2025. That's down from 97.7% in 2023.
Is Hope Fountain Combined College a public or private school?
Hope Fountain Combined College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Hope Fountain Combined College?
You can call 011 312 4470. It is located at 6, Alexandra Road, Halfway House, Midrand, Midrand.
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