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Orion Private College

Private special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Randpark Ridge, Randburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg North district (4 circuit)

In Randpark Ridge, Randburg, Orion Private College operates as a private school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

Orion Private College is a private school serving families in and around Randpark Ridge, Randburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

135
Learners
24
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Orion Private 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

Of the 5 learners from Orion Private College who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202333100.0%
20245480.0%
202555100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Orion Private College reported results in 2 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy66100.0%
Business Studies5480.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg North district

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Orion Private College's 135; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Orion Private College's 135; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • St Stithians College is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,611 learners against Orion Private College's 135, and is a private combined school, a different phase than Orion Private College.
  • Muzomuhle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,517 learners against Orion Private College's 135; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Orion Private College's 135; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Randburg

  • Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,447 learners against Orion Private College's 135; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Paradise Bend Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,389 learners against Orion Private College's 135; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Meridian Cosmo City Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Orion Private College's 135; is a private combined school, a different phase than Orion Private College; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.8% against Orion Private College's 100%.
  • Rand Park High School teaches considerably more learners than Orion Private College, 1,586 compared with 135; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.4% against Orion Private College's 100%).
  • Kwena Molapo Comprehensive Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,573 learners against Orion Private College's 135; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.1% against Orion Private College's 100%).

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
1, Sysie Street, , Randpark Ridge, Randburg
Postal
1534 Honeydew 2040
Telephone
011 795 1776
Website
orioncollege.co.za
Email
primaryschool@orioncollege.co.za
EMIS number
700400026

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Orion Private 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 Orion Private College directly, on 011 795 1776, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Orion Private 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 Orion Private College the best school in Randburg?
On the numbers that are published, Orion Private College's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL at 99.4%.
How many other schools are there in Randburg besides Orion Private College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Randburg, including Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2.
How big are the classes at Orion Private College?
Orion Private College reported 135 learners and 24 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 Orion Private College?
Yes. As a private school, Orion Private 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 Orion Private College's matric results like?
Orion Private College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Orion Private College a public or private school?
Orion Private College is a private school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Orion Private College?
You can call 011 795 1776. It is located at 1, Sysie Street, , Randpark Ridge, Randburg.
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