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Sacred Heart College

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

Sacred Heart College is a private combined school in Observatory, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 715 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sacred Heart College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Observatory, Johannesburg, Sacred Heart College is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

715
Learners
53
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart College directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Sacred Heart College.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against Sacred Heart College's 715; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Sacred Heart College's 715; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sacred Heart College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Sacred Heart College's 715; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sacred Heart College, 2,818 compared with 715; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sacred Heart College, 2,781 compared with 715; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sacred Heart College, 2,936 compared with 715; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against Sacred Heart College's 715; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sacred Heart College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sacred Heart College, 2,892 compared with 715; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sacred Heart College, 2,888 compared with 715; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against Sacred Heart College's 715; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
15, Eckstein Street, , Observatory, Johannesburg
Postal
87257 Houghton 2041
Telephone
011 081 2200
Website
sacredheart.co.za
Email
info@sacredheart.co.za
EMIS number
700131417

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart College directly, on 011 081 2200, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sacred Heart 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Sacred Heart College the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sacred Heart College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Sacred Heart College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sacred Heart College?
Sacred Heart College reported 715 learners and 53 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Sacred Heart College?
Yes. As a private school, Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Sacred Heart College.
Is Sacred Heart College a public or private school?
Sacred Heart College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Sacred Heart College?
You can call 011 081 2200. It is located at 15, Eckstein Street, , Observatory, Johannesburg.
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