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The real cost of high school: UCT Online High School releases our free guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on the real cost of schooling in South Africa. Read more to discover how you can financially prepare for high school.
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School is expensive – but it’s not just an expense. It’s one of the most powerful investments you can make for your child. 

Deciding on a high school for your child can be difficult. More and more, the cost of education is a key consideration. For many families, a no-fee state school will be the only option; others may have a range of options to consider. 

Whether you’re a single parent, part of a dual-income household, or have been saving for your children’s education for years, school fees will account for a significant chunk of your monthly budget. 

Our guide provides a comprehensive plan to prepare a budget and identify schooling options that meet your financial requirements.

What’s inside the guide?

The guide examines the costs for different kinds of high schools in South Africa: no-fee state schools, state schools that charge fees, private schools and online schools.  

To help you figure out your options, the guide will take you through a step-by-step process to:

  1. draw up a family budget
  2. compile a list of schools in line with your budget
  3. calculate your schooling costs
  4. choose the right school.

If you’re ready to start this process, download the free guide today. We’ve also designed a high school cost calculator to help you figure out how much you can afford to spend on education for your family. 

Looking for affordable schooling options? Consider UCT Online High School

At R2,349 per month, UCT Online High School is an affordable, accessible and high quality option for families in South Africa. If you’re interested in exploring online schooling for your child, you can contact us to learn more.

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March 2025

The real cost of high school: UCT Online High School releases our free guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on the real cost of schooling in South Africa. Read more to discover how you can financially prepare for high school.

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School is expensive – but it’s not just an expense. It’s one of the most powerful investments you can make for your child. 

Deciding on a high school for your child can be difficult. More and more, the cost of education is a key consideration. For many families, a no-fee state school will be the only option; others may have a range of options to consider. 

Whether you’re a single parent, part of a dual-income household, or have been saving for your children’s education for years, school fees will account for a significant chunk of your monthly budget. 

Our guide provides a comprehensive plan to prepare a budget and identify schooling options that meet your financial requirements.

What’s inside the guide?

The guide examines the costs for different kinds of high schools in South Africa: no-fee state schools, state schools that charge fees, private schools and online schools.  

To help you figure out your options, the guide will take you through a step-by-step process to:

  1. draw up a family budget
  2. compile a list of schools in line with your budget
  3. calculate your schooling costs
  4. choose the right school.

If you’re ready to start this process, download the free guide today. We’ve also designed a high school cost calculator to help you figure out how much you can afford to spend on education for your family. 

Looking for affordable schooling options? Consider UCT Online High School

At R2,349 per month, UCT Online High School is an affordable, accessible and high quality option for families in South Africa. If you’re interested in exploring online schooling for your child, you can contact us to learn more.

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