Second week of school online applications under way in Gauteng - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

Gauteng parents are spoilt for choice from the more traditional to the modern technically equipped schools.gets under way, the numbers have shown that some schools are more equal than others.It’s no secret that parents want the best education for their children, with some private schools fees costing as much as R200 000 a year.Gauteng parents are spoilt for choice from the more traditional to the modern technically equipped schools.

Alberton High might not offer Mandarin as a subject but they have managed to produce exceptional results at a fraction of the price. School fees cost R17 000 a year, while tuition at Pretoria High school for girls will set you back R40 000 per annum.She went on to study drama. She has since made her mark in the entertainment industry featuring in local movies and soapies.The competition for school spaces is not only limited to former model C schools, township schools too have a draw card.The school has managed to become a centre of excellence, with 700 parents having applied, but only 150 grade eight spaces are available.

Unity Seconday School principal James Makhubu says: “When kids come here they know we are in an environment that has high expectations because our academics have been consistently high over the years.” From the leafy suburb schools that cost an arm and a leg, to dusty township no fees for schools, education is in demand and parents will not compromise.

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