This is a page where you will find a complete list of all Nursing Colleges in South Africa which are open for 2026 applications, covering all 9 provinces. All the colleges listed here are fully registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), which means they are authorised to train nurses legally and professionally in South Africa.
Some of these colleges now offer the new nursing qualifications for 2026 students, introduced by the NQF and Higher Education system, while others are still completing their final cycles of the legacy nursing courses that were phased out a few years ago.
The difference between new nursing qualifications and legacy courses lies in the structure, duration, and type of certificate or diploma awarded.
For example, under the new system, a Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing is now a formalised 1-year qualification, and the Diploma in Nursing (General Nurse) runs over 3 years.
Under the old legacy system, many institutions used to offer the Enrolled Nurse (2-year course) and Bridging Courses, which are no longer approved for new intakes.
This guide will help you understand what each college offers, 2026 application links, and what you need to qualify.
List of Nursing Colleges for 2026 Applications in South Africa
On this section, you will find a list of private and public Nursing Colleges to submit your 2026 application for New and Old Nursing Courses Programmes, organised by province:
Nursing Colleges in Eastern Cape
Find private and public nursing colleges in Eastern Cape province, which offer new and old legacy nursing courses for 2026 studies:
Private Colleges Offering Legacy Nursing Courses in Eastern Cape
- Life College East London Learning Centre
- Life College Port Elizabeth Learning Centre
- Lunghile Nursing School (East London Sub-Campus)
- Netcare Education: Eastern Cape (PE)
Private Colleges Offering New Nursing Courses in Eastern Cape
- Netcare Education – Eastern Cape Campus
- Life Healthcare – East London Learning Centre
- Life Healthcare – Port Elizabeth Learning Centre
- Chatsmed Candlelight – Mthatha Sub-Campus
Public Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Qualifications
- Lilitha College of Nursing (Main Campus)
- Lilitha College of Nursing – East London, Lusikisiki, Mthatha, Port Elizabeth, Queenstown
- All Saints Hospital
- Andries Vosloo Hospital
- Butterworth Hospital
- Dora Nginza Hospital
- Dr Malizo Mpehle Memorial Hospital
- Elizabeth Donkin Hospital
- Madwaleni Hospital
- Madzikane KaZulu Memorial Hospital
- Midlands Hospital
- Nessie Knight Hospital
- Nompumelelo Hospital
- Settler’s Hospital
- St Lucy’s Hospital
- St Patrick’s Hospital
- Thafalofefe Hospital
- Umlamli Satellite Campus
- Victoria Hospital
Public Nursing Colleges Accredited to Offer New Programmes
- Lilitha College of Nursing – All Campuses and Sub-Campuses
- East London, Butterworth, Madwaleni, Nompumelelo, Tafalofefe, Victoria
- Lusikisiki, Madzikane Ka-Zulu, St Patrick’s
- Mthatha, Dr Malizo Mpehle, Nessie Knight, St Barnabas, St Lucy’s
- Port Elizabeth, Andries Vosloo, Dora Nginza, Midlands, Settlers
- Queenstown, All Saints, Glen Grey, Umlamli
Nursing Colleges in Free State
On this section you will find private and public nursing colleges in Free State province, which offer new and old legacy nursing courses for 2026 studies:
Private Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Nursing Courses in Free State
- Bloemfontein Medi-Clinic
- Khanyisa Nursing School (Kroonstad Sub-Campus)
- Life College Learning (Bloemfontein)
Private Nursing Colleges Offering New Nursing Courses in Free State
- Mediclinic – Central Region Learning Centre
- Khanyisa Nursing School – Kroonstad Sub-Campus
Public Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Qualifications
- University of the Free State
- Free State School of Nursing – Eastern, Southern, Northern Campus
- Boitumelo Hospital Nursing School
Public Nursing Colleges Accredited to Offer New Programmes
- Free State School of Nursing – Northern Campus
- Eastern Campus
- Southern Campus
- Pelonomi Sub-Campus
- Dr JS Moroka Sub-Campus
- South African Military Health Services
Nursing Colleges in Gauteng
On this section you will find private and public nursing colleges in Gauteng province, which offer new and old legacy nursing courses for 2026 studies:
Private Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Nursing Courses in Gauteng
- Arwyp Medical Centre
- Clinix Health Academy
- Empilweni Education
- Khanyisa Nursing School – Main Campus
- Letjhabile-Libalele Nursing School
- Life College – East Rand Learning Centre
- Life College – Pretoria Learning Centre
- Life College – West Rand Learning Centre
- Medi-Clinic Learning Centre – Northern Region
- Medi-Clinic Learning Centre – Tshwane Region
- Netcare Education (Gauteng South West)
- Thuto Bophelo Nursing School
Private Nursing Colleges Offering New Nursing Courses in Gauteng
- Arwyp Training Institute (Pty) Ltd
- Ukwazi School of Nursing – Roodepoort Campus
- Mediclinic – Tshwane Region Learning Centre
- Mediclinic – Northern Region Learning Centre
- Netcare Education – Gauteng North East Campus
- Netcare Education – Gauteng South West Campus
- Life Healthcare – East Rand Learning Centre
- Khanyisa Nursing School
- ESDA
- Life Healthcare – West Rand Learning Centre
- Life Healthcare – Pretoria Learning Centre
- Future Nurses Nursing School (Pty) Ltd
- Bronberg Nurse Education and Training Academy
- Lenmed Nursing College
- Emmanuel Verpleegskool – Pretoria Campus
- Clinix Health Academy
Public Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Qualifications
- Tshwane University of Technology Nursing Courses
- University of Johannesburg Nursing Courses
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Nursing Courses
- University of Pretoria Nursing Courses
- University of South Africa (UNISA) Nursing Courses
- University of the Witwatersrand Nursing Courses
- Vaal University of Technology Nursing Courses
- Ann Latsky Nursing College
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College
- Ga-Rankuwa Nursing College
- SG Lourens Nursing College
- SAMHS Nursing College
Public Nursing Colleges Accredited to Offer New Programmes
- Gauteng College of Nursing
- South African Military Health Services Nursing College
Nursing Colleges in KwaZulu-Natal
On this section you will find private and public nursing colleges in KwaZulu-Natal province, which offer new and old legacy nursing courses for 2026 studies:
Private Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Nursing Courses in KZN
- ABH Nursing School
- Academy of Nursing Education and Healthcare Training
- Cato Manor Technical College
- Chatsmed Candlelight Nursing School – Durban Campus
- D.T. Institute of Nursing – Main Campus
- Gandhi-Mandela Nursing Academy
- Life College – KZN Learning Centre
- Michaelmas Nursing School – PMB Main Campus
- Midlands School of Nursing
- Mpumalanga Institute of Nursing
- Ndumiso Training Institute
- Netcare Education (Durban)
- Shekinah Nursing School
- St Mary's Marianhill Nursing School
- Thembelani Further Education and Training College
Private Nursing Colleges Offering New Nursing Courses in KZN
- Netcare Education – Durban
- Life Healthcare – KZN Learning Centre
- Chatsmed Candlelight Nursing School – Durban Campus
- Chatsmed Candlelight – Eshowe Campus
- Chatsmed Candlelight – Stanger Campus
Public Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Qualifications
- Durban University of Technology
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- University of Zululand
- KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing – Main Campus and Campuses
- Benedictine, Charles Johnson Memorial, Madadeni, Ngwelezana
- Edendale, Grey’s, King Edward VII, Port Shepstone
- Prince Mshiyeni Memorial, RK Khan
- Bethesda, Ceza, Church of Scotland, Hlabisa, Manguzi
- Nkandla, Nkonjeni, Rietvlei, St Aidans Nursing Schools
Public Nursing Colleges Accredited to Offer New Programmes
- KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing
- Addington
- Benedictine
- Charles Johnson Memorial
- Harry Gwala (Edendale)
- Grey’s
- Victoria Mxenge
- Madadeni
- Ngwelezane
- Prince Mshiyeni Memorial
- Port Shepstone
- RK Khan
Nursing Colleges in Limpopo
On this section you will find private and public nursing colleges in Limpopo province, which offer new and old legacy nursing courses for 2026 studies:
Private Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Nursing Courses in Limpopo
- Medi-Clinic Learning Centre (Polokwane)
Private Nursing Colleges Offering New Nursing Courses in Limpopo
- Mediclinic – Limpopo Learning Centre
Public Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Qualifications
- University of Limpopo (Turfloop)
- University of Venda
- Limpopo College of Nursing
- Giyani, Sovenga, Thohoyandou
- Dilokong, Donald Fraser, Dr Machupe Mphahlele Memorial
- Elim, Jane Furse, Letaba, Mokopane
- Nkhensani, Seshego, Siloam, St Rita’s, Tshilidzini
Public Nursing Colleges Accredited to Offer New Programmes
- Limpopo College of Nursing
- Giyani
- Sekhukhune
- Sovenga
- Thohoyandou
- Waterberg
Nursing Colleges in Mpumalanga
On this section you will find private and public nursing colleges in Mpumalanga province, which offer new and old legacy nursing courses for 2026 studies:
Private Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Nursing Courses in Mpumalanga
- Khanyisa Nursing School – Bushbuckridge Sub-Campus
- Khanyisa Nursing School – Tonga Sub-Campus
- Khanyisa Nursing School – Witbank Sub-Campus
- Life College – Midmed Learning Centre
- Nelspruit Medi-Clinic
Private Nursing Colleges Offering New Nursing Courses in Mpumalanga
- Khanyisa Nursing School – Bushbuckridge Sub-Campus
- Khanyisa Nursing School – Tonga Sub-Campus
- Khanyisa Nursing School – Witbank Sub-Campus
- Mediclinic – Nelspruit Learning Centre
Public Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Qualifications
- Mpumalanga College of Nursing
- Bethal, Embhuleni, Ermelo, Mapulaneng, Middleburg
- Philadelphia, Piet Retief, Rob Ferreira
- Shongwe, Standerton, Themba, Tintswalo, Witbank
Public Nursing Colleges Accredited to Offer New Programmes
- Mpumalanga College of Nursing
- Rob Ferreira Nursing Campus
- Tintswalo Sub-Campus
- Witbank Sub-Campus
- Standerton Sub-Campus
Nursing Colleges in North West
On this section you will find private and public nursing colleges in North West province, which offer new and old legacy nursing courses for 2026 studies:
Private Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Nursing Courses in North West
- Africa Healthcare Nursing College (PTY) LTD
- Keobakile Nursing School
Private Nursing Colleges Offering New Nursing Courses in North West
- Ukwazi School of Nursing – Potchefstroom Campus
- Striving Mind Nursing Academy
Public Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Qualifications
- North West University – Mafikeng & Potch
- Excelsius Nursing College
- Mmabatho Nursing College
- Moses Kotane Nursing School
- Taung Community Hospital Nursing School
Public Nursing Colleges Accredited to Offer New Programmes
- North West College of Nursing
- Mafikeng Campus
- Klerksdorp Campus
Nursing Colleges in Western Cape
On this section you will find private and public nursing colleges in Western Cape province, which offer new and old legacy nursing courses for 2026 studies:
Private Nursing Colleges Offering Legacy Nursing Courses in Western Cape
- Life College – Cape Town Learning Centre
- Life College – Bay View Learning Centre
- Medi-Clinic Learning Centre (Tygervalley)
- Netcare Education – Cape Town
- Thulaganyo Nursing School
Private Nursing Colleges Offering New Nursing Courses in Western Cape
- Emmanuel Verpleegskool – Oudtshoorn Campus
- Netcare Education – Western Cape Campus
- Life Healthcare – Cape Town Learning Centre
- Mediclinic – Cape Region Learning Centre
Public Nursing College Offering Legacy Qualifications
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- University of Cape Town
- Stellenbosch University
- University of the Western Cape
- Western Cape College of Nursing – Metro West
- Boland Overberg, Metro East, Southern Cape Karoo
- Groote Schuur, Tygerberg Academic, George Hospital
- Worcester, Western Cape Rehab Centre
Public Colleges Accredited to Offer New Programmes
- Western Cape College of Nursing
- Boland Overberg Campus
- Metro West Campus
- Southern Cape Karoo Campus
- South African Military Health Services