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Redhill School
Co-educational, secular private school in Morningside, Sandton, offering IB Middle Years Programme, IB Diploma, and IEB matric on a 105-hectare campus with 1,500 students from 30+ nationalities. In 2025, IEB matric results ranked best among South African private schools; fees…
In brief
One of Johannesburg's stronger co-educational private schools, founded in 1907 and now in Morningside, Sandton. Around 1,500 students, ages 3 to 18, with both the IEB matric and the IB Diploma running in parallel since 2018.
Redhill is one of only a handful of South African schools running both IEB and IB DP, with the IB MYP for Grades 6 to 9. The 2025 IEB results were the top among private schools nationally, with an average of 4.3 distinctions per candidate and 98% of pupils achieving at least one A. Fees run roughly R98,000 to R199,000.
Families describe staff who are quick to spot when a child needs intervention or learning support, a strong creative arts and music programme, and a campus on a Morningside ridge. The recurring concern in parent voice is around bullying and how culture is managed. Best fit for academically motivated Sandton families who want the option to choose between IEB and IB at matric without changing schools.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELC KG1 & KG2 | 3 | Annual | ZAR 97,920 |
| ELC Grade 0 & Grade 1 | 5 | Annual | ZAR 117,120 |
| Junior School Grades 2-4 | 7 | Annual | ZAR 141,120 |
| Junior School Grade 5 | 10 | Annual | ZAR 145,920 |
| Middle School Grades 6-9 | 11 | Annual | ZAR 169,920 |
| Senior School Grades 10-12 (IEB) | 15 | Annual | ZAR 179,520 |
| Senior School Grade 11-12 IB | 16 | Annual | ZAR 198,720 |
| Application Fee | One-time | ZAR 750 | |
| Grade 12 IEB Matric Exam Fee | One-time | ZAR 9,000 | |
| Grade 12 IB DP2 Exam Fee | One-time | ZAR 15,500 | |
| New Student Enrolment Fee | One-time | ZAR 20,000 |
Reviews
- Academic outcomes are the headline. The 2025 IEB matric cohort averaged 4.3 distinctions per pupil across 88 candidates (309 distinctions in total), topping co-educational private schools nationally that year. The IB cohort averaged 33.31 against a world average of 29.30. The school has held a 100% pass rate for over 30 years.
- Parent voices praise the campus, teacher passion and pastoral care. One parent described "the most remarkable journey at Redhill School", crediting supportive staff and academic and personal growth.
- Bullying surfaces as a recurring concern. Reviewers report incidents of bullying and hate speech causing damage to students, and parents acknowledge the school engages with the issue. The school publishes a formal Student Protection Policy.
- Some reviewers flag staff turnover and tensions around freedom of expression on campus.
- One ex-pupil confirmed attending Redhill while based in Hyde Park; not a review.
Head of school
Joseph Gerassi
Joseph has extensive experience in preparing young people for the future world of work, both locally and internationally. He believes that through constant re-imagining and re-examination of educational best practices, he has managed to give his students the very best in education, both from an academic perspective as well as, and in many cases more importantly, the courage and skills to engage with an ever-changing world.
Academic results
- IB Average (2025) 34.0