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Rustenburg Educational College

Private secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Rustenburg, Rustenburg, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

Rustenburg Educational College is a private secondary school based in Rustenburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.7%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Rustenburg Educational College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Rustenburg, Rustenburg Educational College operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

433
Learners
25
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Rustenburg Educational College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Rustenburg Educational College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Rustenburg Educational College entered 55 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.7% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023545194.4%
2024585798.3%
2025555192.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rustenburg Educational College offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252288.0%
Mathematical Literacy3333100.0%
Physical Sciences211676.2%
Life Sciences2121100.0%
Accounting77100.0%
Business Studies3737100.0%
Economics77100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

5 other schools in Bojanala district, for comparison against Rustenburg Educational College.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Rustenburg Educational College's 433; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,146 learners against Rustenburg Educational College's 433; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Rustenburg Educational College's 92.7%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School teaches considerably more learners than Rustenburg Educational College, 2,053 compared with 433; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Rustenburg Educational College's 92.7%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Rustenburg Educational College's 433; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rustenburg Educational College, 1,957 compared with 433; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Rustenburg Educational College's 92.7%.

Rustenburg

And within Rustenburg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Paardekraal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,257 learners against Rustenburg Educational College's 433; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,005 learners against Rustenburg Educational College's 433; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rustenburg Educational College, 1,957 compared with 433; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against Rustenburg Educational College's 92.7%.
  • Fields College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,740 learners against Rustenburg Educational College's 433; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Rustenburg Educational College's 92.7%.
  • Iketleetso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rustenburg Educational College, 1,659 compared with 433; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Rustenburg Educational College's 92.7%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
184 Machol Street, Olifantsnek, Rustenburg, 2747
Postal
P.o.box 6669, Rustenburg, 0300
Telephone
014 537 2208
Website
rec.co.za
Email
info@rec.co.za
EMIS number
600101866

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rustenburg Educational 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 Rustenburg Educational College directly, on 014 537 2208, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rustenburg Educational College?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Rustenburg Educational College the best school in Rustenburg?
On the numbers that are published, Rustenburg Educational College's matric pass rate of 92.7% is lower than Fields College's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Rustenburg besides Rustenburg Educational College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.
How big are the classes at Rustenburg Educational College?
Rustenburg Educational College reported 433 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Rustenburg Educational College?
Yes. As a private school, Rustenburg Educational 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 Rustenburg Educational College's matric results like?
Rustenburg Educational College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.4% since 2023.
Is Rustenburg Educational College a public or private school?
Rustenburg Educational College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Rustenburg Educational College?
You can call 014 537 2208. It is located at 184 Machol Street, Olifantsnek, Rustenburg, 2747.
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