Everyone wants to give their children the best, and that doesn’t come cheap, especially with the exorbitant prices of private schooling. Many parents opt for the best government schools they can afford, even if they’re outside their school district. Private school education in Gauteng can cost up to R100 000 per year for primary school learners and up to R185 000 for high school learners.
In the Western Cape, where costs range from R85 000 to R122 000 depending on the school level, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to afford a quality education that will prepare your child for an increasingly uncertain future.
What adds to the confusion and frustration is the disparity in cost between different private schools in the same region. The public school system is equally confusing when it comes