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Rand Tutorial College

Private combined school · Observatory, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

In Observatory, Johannesburg, Rand Tutorial College operates as a private combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

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

806
Learners
42
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Rand Tutorial 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 58 learners from Rand Tutorial College who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20235353100.0%
2024424197.6%
20255858100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rand Tutorial College reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics131292.3%
Mathematical Literacy2929100.0%
Physical Sciences1111100.0%
Life Sciences2424100.0%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies2222100.0%
Economics181794.4%
English First Additional Language33100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Johannesburg East district

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rand Tutorial College, 3,591 compared with 806; 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 Rand Tutorial College, 2,896 compared with 806; 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 Rand Tutorial College's 100%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rand Tutorial College, 2,848 compared with 806; 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 Rand Tutorial College's 806; 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 Rand Tutorial College's 806; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Rand Tutorial College's 806; 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 Rand Tutorial College, 2,896 compared with 806; 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 Rand Tutorial College's 100%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Rand Tutorial College's 806; 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 Rand Tutorial College's 806; 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 Rand Tutorial College, 2,848 compared with 806; 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
46, Observatory Avenue, , Observatory, Johannesburg
Postal
496 Kengray 2000
Telephone
011 487 1210
Website
randtutorial.co.za
Email
admin@randtutorial.co.za
EMIS number
700131342

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rand Tutorial 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 Rand Tutorial College directly, on 011 487 1210, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rand Tutorial 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 Rand Tutorial College the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Rand Tutorial College's 100% 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 Rand Tutorial College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Rand Tutorial College?
Rand Tutorial College reported 806 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Rand Tutorial College?
Yes. As a private school, Rand Tutorial 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 Rand Tutorial College's matric results like?
Rand Tutorial College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Rand Tutorial College a public or private school?
Rand Tutorial College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Rand Tutorial College?
You can call 011 487 1210. It is located at 46, Observatory Avenue, , Observatory, Johannesburg.
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