Reddam House Waterfall
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$5K - US$12K
Curriculum: IEB
Age Range: 1-18
Students: ~1,000
Location: Waterfall Estate, Midrand, Johannesburg
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Reddam House Waterfall is a strong choice for families settling in Midrand, Waterfall, or the Kyalami corridor who want a premium IEB school without the Sandton commute. The Inspired group backing and modern campus put it on a par with the best of Johannesburg's independent sector.
Reddam House Waterfall opened on the Waterfall Estate as part of the Inspired Education group, which also operates Reddam House Bedfordview, Reddam House Helderfontein, and schools across the UK, Europe, and beyond. The school runs a full IEB programme from Stage 1 (ages 1-2) through Grade 12, with around 1,000 students on campus. Location is the defining factor here - Waterfall Estate and the broader Midrand corridor sit between Johannesburg and Pretoria, making this school the natural anchor for families at Waterfall, Kyalami, and the expanding developments around the N1 and Allandale Road.
The campus is purpose-built and well-resourced, with the full range of sports facilities, performing arts spaces, and digital infrastructure that families expect from a premium Inspired school. Results are published as 100% IEB pass rate, consistent with the group's broader record. Fees run from ZAR 96,200 (Stage 1-2) to ZAR 214,080 (Grades 10-12) in 2026 - placing Reddam Waterfall at the upper-mid tier of Johannesburg independent schools, below AISJ and St John's but above the Curro and Crawford chains.
The consideration to flag is the community profile. Waterfall Estate draws a mix of corporate relocations and local Johannesburg families from the northern suburbs, so the international mix is present but not as pronounced as at AISJ or Redhill. The Inspired group structure also means some aspects of curriculum delivery and extracurricular programming are standardised across campuses. Families relocating from an Inspired school elsewhere in the world will find familiar systems; those coming from a strongly traditional South African school environment may take time to adjust to the approach.
What parents value
- –Purpose-built Waterfall Estate campus with modern facilities and Inspired group infrastructure - well-maintained, digitally equipped, and purpose-designed rather than retrofitted.
- –Strong IEB results and the credibility of a global school group. Families relocating from other Inspired schools worldwide will find smooth continuity of systems and curriculum approach.
- –Fees of ZAR 96,200-214,080 place it at the upper-mid level for Johannesburg - premium quality without the top-of-market price of AISJ or St John's College.
Points of consideration
- –Waterfall Estate location is ideal for Midrand and Kyalami families but adds significant drive time from central Sandton, Rosebank, or Fourways. Confirm the commute in peak traffic before committing.
- –The international community is growing but not yet as large as at AISJ or Redhill. Families prioritising a high proportion of expat peers should visit and ask about nationality mix.
- –As part of a commercial group, curriculum and programme decisions reflect Inspired's global standards. Some parents prefer the independence of governance at schools like Redhill or St Stithians.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1-2 (ages 1-2) | 1 | NaN |
| Stage 3-4 (ages 3-4) | 3 | NaN |
| Stage 5 (age 5) | 5 | NaN |
| 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 |
| Grades 8-9 | 13 | NaN |
| Grades 10-12 | 15 | NaN |
Fees converted from ZAR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Academic Results
| IEB Pass Rate | 100% |
Key results: IEB Pass Rate 100%.
Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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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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