On this page, you will find the key facts about Savvy College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Savvy College is a private combined school serving families in and around Penlyn Estate, City Of Cape Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.
114
Learners
10
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Savvy College entered 14 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
21
19
90.5%
2024
21
18
85.7%
2025
14
14
100.0%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Savvy College reported results in 7 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
8
7
87.5%
Mathematical Literacy
13
11
84.6%
Physical Sciences
8
6
75.0%
Life Sciences
9
9
100.0%
Business Studies
13
11
84.6%
Geography
12
11
91.7%
History
12
12
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a private school, Savvy 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.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
