Overview
Bethany Combined is a public combined school (Grades R–12) located in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 360 learners and is staffed by 14 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 26:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Johannesburg Central education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 68 other combined schools in Soweto.
School fees
Bethany Combined charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.
Public combined school (Grades R–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Bethany Combined for 2027?
Tuition at Bethany Combined for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the Johannesburg Central district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 011 527 1121 for specifics.
Is Bethany Combined a no-fee school?
Yes, Bethany Combined is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Johannesburg Central district. No tuition is charged to any of its 360 learners.
What is the quintile of Bethany Combined and what does it mean for fees?
Classified as Q3 by the Department of Basic Education, Bethany Combined falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 360 learners attending here in Soweto, Carl Sithole Centre Klipspruit Ext 2, Gauteng pay no school fees.
How to apply
Applications to Bethany Combined for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 are submitted via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Bethany Combined in the Johannesburg Central education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Gauteng.
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Confirm availability with Bethany Combined
Call 011 527 1121 to confirm whether Bethany Combined has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Bethany Combined as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Bethany Combined is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Bethany Combined.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Bethany Combined for the next school year?
To apply to Bethany Combined for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Bethany Combined as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Bethany Combined via phone 011 527 1121.
What documents do I need to apply at Bethany Combined?
Bethany Combined requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Bethany Combined (phone 011 527 1121) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.