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Sparrows Private School

Private combined school · Randhart, Alberton, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (4 circuit)

Sparrows Private School is a private combined school in Randhart, Alberton. Its last matric group achieved a 94.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sparrows Private School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Randhart, Alberton, Sparrows Private School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

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

Fee-charging school

Sparrows Private School 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 Sparrows Private School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sparrows Private School entered 19 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.7% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232323100.0%
2024131292.3%
2025191894.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre SPARROWS PRIVATE SCH.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sparrows Private School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10990.0%
Mathematical Literacy33100.0%
Physical Sciences5480.0%
Life Sciences3266.7%
Accounting8675.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics55100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against Sparrows Private School.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School teaches around 3,023 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.1% against Sparrows Private School's 94.7%.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches around 2,533 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches around 2,474 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches around 2,471 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School teaches around 2,435 learners; 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 (93.2% against Sparrows Private School's 94.7%).

Alberton

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

  • Opelweg Primary School teaches around 2,474 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge Primary School teaches around 2,316 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Edenpark Primary School teaches around 2,068 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Encochoyini Primary School teaches around 1,630 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Royal Schools Alberton Combined School teaches around 1,575 learners, and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Sparrows Private School's 94.7%.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
103, Elizabeth Eybers Street, Randhart Ext 1, Randhart, Alberton
Telephone
011 864 6007
Website
sparrows.co.za
Email
admin@sparrows.co.za
EMIS number
700401162

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sparrows Private School?
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 Sparrows Private School directly, on 011 864 6007, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sparrows Private School?
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 Sparrows Private School the best school in Alberton?
On the numbers that are published, Sparrows Private School's matric pass rate of 94.7% is lower than ROYAL SCHOOLS ALBERTON's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Alberton besides Sparrows Private School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alberton, including Opelweg Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sparrows Private School?
Exact learner and educator numbers are not published for Sparrows Private School, so no class-size ratio can be worked out.
Do you pay school fees at Sparrows Private School?
Yes. As a private school, Sparrows Private School 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 Sparrows Private School's matric results like?
Sparrows Private School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.7%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is Sparrows Private School a public or private school?
Sparrows Private School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Sparrows Private School?
You can call 011 864 6007. It is located at 103, Elizabeth Eybers Street, Randhart Ext 1, Randhart, Alberton.
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