Private school fees in South Africa reach new heights in 2026

Private school fees in South Africa reach new heights in 2026

Private education in South Africa has entered a new price bracket in 2026, with a growing number of elite schools charging fees that would have seemed unthinkable a decade ago. According to data, at least 13 private schools now charge more than R350 000 a year for tuition and boarding, while several have exceeded the R400 000 mark. How expensive are private schools in 2026? At the top of the list, which was compiled by BusinessTech, is Hilton Co…