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The Metropolitan College
Johannesburg, Gauteng
The Metropolitan College is a private combined school in Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 228 learners and 12 educators, about 19 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private combined schools in Gauteng (458 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 228 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 19 (province average 15.5) Fewer learners per educator than 26% of 500 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700134007 |
| Exam centre number | 8134007 |
Address and location
| Street address | 170, Pritchard Street, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 11420 Johannesburg 2000 |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800124 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about The Metropolitan College
Is The Metropolitan College a public or private school?
The Metropolitan College is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at The Metropolitan College?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at The Metropolitan College?
228 learners and 12 educators (about 19 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 26% of 500 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of The Metropolitan College?
Its EMIS number is 700134007. Its exam centre number is 8134007.
Where is The Metropolitan College?
170, Pritchard Street, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg South education district. Phone 011 402 9502.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.