Fee Schedule 2027 | Waterford College

Tuition

Two ways to pay.

The annual school fee is the reference figure. You either pay it by monthly debit order over 11 months, January to November, in advance, or you pay upfront and earn a discount: 2.5% for half-yearly, 5% for the full year.

Sibling discount. A further 2.5% is awarded per sibling, across the whole school, on top of whichever payment option you choose.

Drop-off is from 07:00 and the formal school day starts at 07:30. The times shown against each Preschool day length are the full care window a fee covers, from drop-off to collection.

Preschool / Early Years

Children turning 3, 4 and 5, with a choice of day length. Grade R sits with the Preparatory School.

Day length	Annual school feeThe reference figure	Monthly debit order× 11, in advance	Upfront, half-yearly× 2, less 2.5%	Upfront, full yearLess 5%
Turning 3
Half day07:00 to 12:00	R54,500	R4,955	R26,569	R51,775
Three-quarter day07:00 to 15:00	R58,500	R5,318	R28,519	R55,575
Full day07:00 to 17:30	R62,500	R5,682	R30,469	R59,375
Turning 4
Half day07:00 to 12:00	R57,500	R5,227	R28,031	R54,625
Three-quarter day07:00 to 15:00	R61,250	R5,568	R29,859	R58,188
Full day07:00 to 17:30	R65,000	R5,909	R31,688	R61,750
Turning 5
Half day07:00 to 12:00	R60,500	R5,500	R29,494	R57,475
Three-quarter day07:00 to 15:00	R64,000	R5,818	R31,200	R60,800
Full day07:00 to 17:30	R67,500	R6,136	R32,906	R64,125

Junior Preparatory School

Mondays to Fridays. Grade R ends at 14:00, and Grades 1 to 3 at 13:30.

Grade	Annual school feeThe reference figure	Monthly debit order× 11, in advance	Upfront, half-yearly× 2, less 2.5%	Upfront, full yearLess 5%
Grade RTurning 6 · 07:00 to 14:00	R63,500	R5,773	R30,956	R60,325
Grade 1	R67,500	R6,136	R32,906	R64,125
Grade 2	R70,000	R6,364	R34,125	R66,500
Grade 3	R72,500	R6,591	R35,344	R68,875

Junior High School

Mondays to Fridays, ending at either 13:30 or 14:00.

Grade	Annual school feeThe reference figure	Monthly debit order× 11, in advance	Upfront, half-yearly× 2, less 2.5%	Upfront, full yearLess 5%
Grade 8	R79,500	R7,227	R38,756	R75,525
Grade 9	R81,500	R7,409	R39,731	R77,425

Grades 4 to 7 and Grades 10 to 12 phase in each year from 2028 onwards.

Application and enrolment

The once-off fees.

These sit outside tuition and are non-refundable.

Application fee Once-off, paid with the application. Does not form part of tuition fees.	R500
Enrolment fee Once-off, paid upfront on enrolment to secure your child's place.	R3,250
Annual renewal fee, Preschool Paid by the first day of the third term to secure a currently enrolled child's place for the following year.	R850
Annual renewal fee, Preparatory and High School Paid by the first day of the third term.	R1,250

How to apply

What is included

And what sits outside the fee.

Sport and cultural co-curriculars are included, along with the transport that goes with them, unless an activity is specifically flagged as an additional cost.

Preschool / Early Years

Included

Tuition
Stationery and craft supplies
Sunscreen and selected toiletries
Breakfast and lunch on the half day
Breakfast, lunch and a snack on the three-quarter day and full day

Not included

Nappies, wipes and creams
Specific dietary requirements we do not cater for
T-shirt and bucket hat for the Preschool years
School uniform from Grade R
Student support fees, such as therapy
Holiday programme
Extending a half day to a three-quarter day or full day, at R100 per day

Preparatory School

Included

Tuition
School sports coaching and cultural co-curriculars, including transport

Not included

School uniform
Textbooks and electronic textbooks
Selected stationery items
Grade camps and excursions
Aftercare and holiday programme
Lunch, which can be ordered from the school at an additional cost
Student support fees, such as therapy

High School

Included

Tuition
School sports coaching and cultural co-curriculars, including transport

Not included

School uniform
Textbooks and electronic textbooks
E-learning devices, maintenance and insurance
Selected stationery items
Grade camps and excursions
Holiday programme
Lunch, which can be ordered from the school at an additional cost
Grade 12 IEB examination fees
Student support fees, such as therapy

Excluded across the whole school

Annual school photographs and photo orders Concert costumes and tickets Externally provided extramurals School uniform Voluntary charity collections Student support fees Excursions and camps

Wearing the Waterford College uniform is compulsory from Grade R to Grade 12. The uniform guide, book lists, and details of internally run sports and clubs and externally provided extramurals are available from the school.

See the uniform list

Aftercare and holiday club

Afternoons and holidays.

Aftercare

Grade R to Grade 3, extending up to Grade 7 as those grades open. It runs from the end of the school day until 17:30 and includes a light lunch, a snack and homework supervision.

Per child, per month	R1,630
Ad-hoc daily rate	R160

Aftercare is compulsory for any child up to Grade 7 who is not collected on time and is not attending sport or a club after school, and will be billed accordingly.

Holiday club

Run internally by Waterford College staff, with full day supervision and planned activities. Full day runs 07:00 to 17:30 and half day 07:00 to 13:00. Meals are included: a breakfast snack at 07:30, a light cooked lunch at 12:00 and an afternoon snack at 15:00.

Half day, per child	R180
Full day, per child	R250

The 2027 calendar sets out which periods holiday club covers.

A late collection fee of R50 applies for the first 15 minutes after 17:30, and a further R100 for every 15 minutes after that, billed to your monthly statement.

Payment terms

Take note.

Paid in advance, over 11 months

Monthly fees are payable in advance over an 11-month period, from 1 January to 1 November. Waterford College follows a three-term calendar.

Discounts

A sibling discount of 2.5% is awarded per sibling across the school. To qualify for the half-yearly or upfront discount, fees must be paid in full by 1 January and 1 June of the relevant year.

A cash-free school

Waterford College does not handle cash. All payments go through the banking details below or through our online payment partner.

Notice period

A one-term or four-month paid notice period must be served on terminating the enrolment agreement. Notice must be given in writing to apply@waterfordcollege.co.za.

Banking details

Where to pay.

Bank: RMB Corporate Bank
Branch code: 255 005
Account type: Corporate Cheque Account
Account number: 6318 1393 116
Reference: Child's surname and first name
Queries: accounts@waterfordcollege.co.za

Fees, made simple.

Two ways to pay.

Preschool / Early Years

Junior Preparatory School

Junior High School

The once-off fees.

And what sits outside the fee.

Preschool / Early Years

Included

Not included

Preparatory School

Included

Not included

High School

Included

Not included

Excluded across the whole school

Afternoons and holidays.

Aftercare

Holiday club

Take note.

Paid in advance, over 11 months

Discounts

A cash-free school

Notice period

Where to pay.

Ready to apply?