Grade 1-10 education is compulsory, while grades 10-12 are optional.
Here is a look at Mzansi’s most expensive schools in 2025.
Boarding schools
Typically,boarding institutionstend to be more expensive than their day counterparts.
Hilton College is the most expensive school in South Africa. Photo: @krakenimages.com, Freepik.com, @hiltoncollege1872 on Facebook (modified by author)Source: UGC
This is often attributable to the extra costs associated with student accommodation.
Here is a look at South Africa’s most expensive boarding schools, provinces, and annual fees.
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Day schools
While day schools are conventionally cheaper than boarding institutions, some can still be expensive.
For example, the day institutions listed below all charge fees exceeding R100,000 annually.
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Hilton College South Africa is the most expensive school in the country.
Itsannual feesfor 2025 stand at R430 054, reflecting a 5.8% increase from 2024.
In 2014, this was the only school priced over R200 000 for boarding and tuition.
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In 2025, Hilton College fees have doubled.
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Most elite dayprivate schoolscharge over R200 00 in annual tuition fees in 2025.
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Hilton College (L) and Michaelhouse (R) are the most expensive boys' private schools in South Africa. Photo: @hiltoncollege1872, @michaelhouse.org on Facebook (modified by author)Source: UGC
What is the most expensive girl school in South Africa?
Roedean School for Girls is the most expensive girls' boarding school in SA.
Itstuition feeranges from R114 214 to R218 877 per annum, depending on the grade the child is in.
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This is exclusive of R168 216 annual boarding fees and other extra charges.
What is the most expensive day school in South Africa?
Kearsney College in Botha’s Hill is the most expensive day school in South Africa.
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Itsannual tuition feein 2025 is R257 510.
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Diocesan School (L) and Roedean School (R) are the most expensive girls' private schools in SA. Photo: @The Diocesan School for Girls - Makhanda, @RoedeanSchoolSA on Facebook (modified by author)Source: UGC
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