Crawford International Sandton
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$7K - US$11K
Curriculum: IB · IEB
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~2,800
Location: Benmore, Sandton, Johannesburg
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Crawford Sandton is the solid, accessible choice for families who want IB-aligned primary education and a respected IEB matric, with all-inclusive fees and a well-equipped campus in central Sandton. Ask about class sizes and teacher continuity at college level.
Crawford Sandton occupies the mid-market position in Johannesburg's private school landscape. The Preparatory (Grades 1-7) is an authorised IB PYP school - one of eight Crawford campuses to achieve authorisation simultaneously - which gives a genuine international framework to primary learning. The College (Grades 8-12) runs the IEB matric, and the Sandton campus produced 370 distinctions in the 2025 IEB results, the highest of any Crawford campus.
The all-inclusive fee model is a practical advantage for families budgeting across multiple children: sports, arts, cultural activities, and after-school care are wrapped into the annual fee. The Benmore Gardens campus is well-equipped - 25m heated pool, STEAM lab, drama theatre, and science labs. ADvTECH group ownership means digital infrastructure is professionally maintained and the school is financially stable.
Crawford's model is structured and traditional by Johannesburg private school standards. Families looking for the progressive, no-homework culture of Redhill or the small class sizes of AISJ will find this a different environment. Class sizes at college level can reach 30, and the school serves a large local South African cohort, so the international mix is more limited than at AISJ.
What parents value
- –All-inclusive fees covering sports, arts, after-school care, and cultural activities. No hidden extras - useful for multi-child families.
- –IB PYP authorisation at preparatory level gives a genuinely inquiry-based framework from Grade 1. 370 IEB distinctions in 2025 - Crawford Sandton's top result across the group.
- –Well-resourced Benmore campus with heated pool, STEAM lab, and drama theatre. ADvTECH group provides financial stability and digital learning infrastructure.
Points of consideration
- –College class sizes can reach 30. If individual attention at high school level matters, ask how often students work in smaller groups and what the support model looks like for students who struggle.
- –Student body is predominantly South African. Families seeking a culturally diverse, majority-international community should look at AISJ or compare carefully.
- –The IEB matric is well-regarded domestically and for UK/Commonwealth universities, but US university counselling may be less developed than at AISJ. Ask about university placement support if US admissions are a priority.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
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| Grade 1 | 6 | NaN |
| Grade 2 | 7 | NaN |
| Grade 3 | 8 | NaN |
| Grade 4 | 9 | NaN |
| Grade 5 | 10 | NaN |
| Grade 6 | 11 | NaN |
| Grade 7 | 12 | NaN |
| Grade 8 | 13 | NaN |
| Grade 9 | 14 | NaN |
| Grade 10 | 15 | NaN |
| Grade 11 | 16 | NaN |
| Grade 12 | 17 | NaN |
Fees converted from ZAR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
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Academic Results
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Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
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Student Body
Johannesburg's international schools serve a highly diverse student body drawn from across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Contact the school for current enrolment and nationality breakdown details.
Leadership
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