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Phoenix College Of Johannesburg

Private combined school · Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

In Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Phoenix College Of Johannesburg operates as a private combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 99% pass rate.

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

Phoenix College Of Johannesburg is a private combined school serving families in and around Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,240
Learners
55
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Phoenix College Of Johannesburg 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

Phoenix College Of Johannesburg entered 97 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023112112100.0%
202410210199.0%
2025979699.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phoenix College Of Johannesburg reported results in 10 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics383181.6%
Mathematical Literacy656498.5%
Physical Sciences272696.3%
Life Sciences5959100.0%
Accounting1111100.0%
Business Studies3434100.0%
Economics99100.0%
Geography3333100.0%
History3434100.0%
English First Additional Language6060100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg South district

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's 1,240; 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 Phoenix College Of Johannesburg, 2,715 compared with 1,240; 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 Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's 1,240; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's 99%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's 1,240; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's 99%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phoenix College Of Johannesburg, 2,194 compared with 1,240; 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 (98.3% against Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's 99%).

Johannesburg

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's 1,240; 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 Phoenix College Of Johannesburg, 2,896 compared with 1,240; 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 Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's 99%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's 1,240; 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 Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's 1,240; 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 Phoenix College Of Johannesburg, 2,848 compared with 1,240; 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 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
120, Loveday Street, , Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 32646 Braamfontein 2017
Telephone
011 720 1227
EMIS number
700132720

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phoenix College Of Johannesburg?
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 Phoenix College Of Johannesburg directly, on 011 720 1227, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phoenix College Of Johannesburg?
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 Phoenix College Of Johannesburg the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's 99% 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 Phoenix College Of Johannesburg?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phoenix College Of Johannesburg?
Phoenix College Of Johannesburg reported 1,240 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Phoenix College Of Johannesburg?
Yes. As a private school, Phoenix College Of Johannesburg 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 Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's matric results like?
Phoenix College Of Johannesburg's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Phoenix College Of Johannesburg a public or private school?
Phoenix College Of Johannesburg is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Phoenix College Of Johannesburg?
You can call 011 720 1227. It is located at 120, Loveday Street, , Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
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