Welcome to

Destiny Private College, where faith and ambition share a timetable.

FaithHopeGrowthKnowledge

A family-founded high school in Mbombela, Grade 8–12, focused on strong academics, character and personal attention. We grow deliberately, not chasing numbers.

"Quem admodum speravimus in Deum" As we have hoped in God
What the crest stands for

Four pillars, built into our emblem

Every mark on the Destiny crest means something. They're not decoration. They're the values we hold learners and staff to every day.

The Cross

Faith

A Christian foundation that shapes how we teach, discipline, and care for every learner.

The Sunrise

Hope

Every learner arrives with a future worth investing in, and we build toward it from day one.

The Flower

Growth

Academic, personal and spiritual growth, measured student by student, not just by results.

The Book

Knowledge

A strong academic core, taught by staff who know every learner by name.

About Destiny

An intentionally small college, run like a family business.

Destiny Private College is part of a family of South African businesses built on the same principle: do fewer things, and do them properly. That same approach carries into the classroom. We're not trying to be the biggest school in Mpumalanga. We're trying to be one of the most attentive.

Our reporting line runs from Directors through a Principal, Deputy Principal and Heads of Department, down to every teacher in front of a class. It's a short chain, on purpose, so decisions about your child don't get lost in layers.

~17
Teaching & support staff
300
Learners we're building toward
Our Motto

Quem Admodum Speravimus In Deum

"As we have hoped in God."
Carried on the ribbon beneath our crest since the college's founding, it's a reminder that what we're building here is bigger than a single results sheet.

On this page
  • Academics & curriculum approach
  • How admissions works, step by step
  • Our leadership structure
  • Direct contact for enquiries
Academics

Grade 8 to Grade 12, day scholars and boarders

Destiny Private College follows the CAPS curriculum from Grade 8 through to matric, with small class groups so struggling subjects get caught early, not at report-card time. Both day scholar and full boarding places are available across every grade.

8–12
Grades offered
Day
Day scholar places
Boarding
Full hostel places

Languages

English Home Language, English & Afrikaans First Additional Language, plus isiZulu, Sepedi, Siswati and Portuguese (Second Additional Language).

Mathematics

Compulsory Mathematics in Grade 8–9; a choice of Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy from Grade 10–12.

Sciences

Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences and Geography, plus Natural Sciences and Technology in Grade 8–9.

Commercial

Accounting, Business Studies and Economics from Grade 10, with EMS compulsory in Grade 8–9.

General

History, Computer Applications Technology (CAT), plus Creative Arts and Social Sciences in Grade 8–9.

Core & Compulsory

Life Orientation is compulsory in every grade; Tourism is compulsory from Grade 10–12.

Official subject offering at Destiny Private College. Not every subject is available every year, so contact admissions to confirm the exact combination on offer for your child's grade.

Admissions · 2027 intake open

How to join Destiny Private College

Applications for Grade 8–12, day scholar or boarding, are open for the 2027 intake. Here's exactly what's needed and what it costs.

1

Gather documents

Previous school report, transfer letter, and certified copies of the learner's and parents'/guardians' ID or passport.

2

Submit & pay R500

Submit the application form with a non-refundable R500 admin fee (proof by email, fax or WhatsApp).

3

Acceptance

On acceptance, a non-refundable R3,000 entrance fee is payable immediately to secure the place.

4

Welcome

Registration and orientation before term starts, for day scholar or boarding learners.

Documents to attach

  • Previous school report or statement of results
  • Transfer letter from the previous school
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copy of study permit & passport (international students)
  • Certified copy of parent/guardian ID or passport

Key fees at a glance

R500
Application admin fee (non-refundable)
R3,000
Entrance fee, payable immediately on acceptance
R3,000
Annual excursion fee, due by 31 January

2027 fee structure

Tuition and boarding are billed separately. A 10% discount applies to tuition (not boarding) when paid in full by 28 February 2027.

Tuition fees

Billed per grade band · 10% discount if paid in full by 28 Feb 2027
Grade 8 & 9
AnnualR30,920R27,828 if paid in full
QuarterlyR9,276
Monthly ×10R3,092
Grade 10, 11 & 12
AnnualR36,590R32,931 if paid in full
QuarterlyR10,977
Monthly ×10R3,659

Boarding / hostel fees

Same rate across all grades, billed separately from tuition
Grade 8–12
AnnualR49,560
QuarterlyR14,868
Monthly ×10R4,956

Grade 12 families should also budget for compulsory extras (matric jacket, winter & spring classes, matric dance and formal dinner), billed separately during the year. For banking details and payment queries, contact accounts@destinyprivatecollege.co.za directly. For security, we don't publish account numbers on this page.

Ready to apply?

Email us for the full application form and uniform price list, or to arrange a visit before you apply.

Email Admissions
Leadership

A short, accountable chain of command

Every teacher at Destiny reports up through a clear structure, so when something needs a decision, it doesn't sit waiting.

DirectorsUltimate oversight of the college
PrincipalDay-to-day leadership of the school
Deputy PrincipalAcademic and operational management
Heads of DepartmentSubject and phase leadership
Teaching Staff~17 educators, in front of your child's class
Meet the team

Staff profiles are on the way

We'd rather introduce our Principal, Deputy Principal and Heads of Department properly, with real photos and bios, than fill this space with placeholders. Send us names, titles and a short bio for anyone you'd like featured, and we'll publish this section next.


In the meantime

Prospective parents are welcome to request a meeting with leadership as part of the admissions process. Just mention it in your enquiry.

Get in touch

Contact Destiny Private College

Call, email or send an enquiry below, and our admissions team will follow up directly.

Telephone
Campus Address
Burnside, Cnr Burnside Road & N4 Highway, Mbombela, Mpumalanga
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