FEES SCHEDULE FOR THE 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
TUITION FEES
| PER MONTH | PER TERM | **ANNUAL | |
| PREPARATORY | |||
| Pre-Nursery | R 8,890 | R 21,580 | R 83,730 |
| Nursery | R 9,035 | R 21,935 | R 85,100 |
| Reception | R 9,300 | R 22,570 | R 87,570 |
| Grade 1 | R 10,665 | R 25,890 | R 100,450 |
| Grade 2 | R 10,665 | R25,890 | R 100,450 |
| Grade 3 | R 14,015 | R 34,020 | R 132,000 |
| Grade 4 | R 14,455 | R 35,090 | R 136,150 |
| Grade 5 | R 14,455 | R 35,090 | R 136,150 |
| Grade 6 | R 14,810 | R 35,950 | R 139,480 |
| Grade 7 | R 17,040 | R 41,360 | R 160,470 |
| SENIOR | |||
| Grade 8 – 11 | R 18,205 | R 44,190 | R 171,450 |
| Grade 12* | R 20,225 | R 58,920 | R 171,450 |
CAPITAL LEVY FOR THE 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
The levy will be billed per family per term, and to the youngest sibling where applicable.
| PER MONTH | PER TERM | ANNUAL | |
| Grades Pre-Nursery to 11 | R 735 | R 1,838 | R 7,350 |
| Grades 12 (payable over 3 terms)* | R 817 | R 2,450 | R 7,350 |
* Grade 12 tuition fees are billed and are payable over three terms or 9 instalments.
** Annual tuition amount is inclusive of a 3% discount, subject to payment in full on or before 31 January 2026.
The following electives may be charged to the school’s fees account by mutual agreement:
Art Club – Reception to Grade 7
Music – Piano, orchestral instruments, guitar, singing and drum kits/percussion
Aftercare – Prep only
Vision/Hearing/Scoliosis Tests – Prep only, with parental consent
SPECIFIC ELECTIVE EXTRAS (REQUIRING ADDITIONAL PAYMENT DIRECTLY TO THE SERVICE PROVIDER) ARE ALSO AVAILABLE
A full term’s notice of intention to withdraw a pupil from an elective extra must be given in writing to the service provider not later than the first day of the term at the end of which the pupil is withdrawn.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- Electronic funds transfer (EFT): proof of payment sent by mail to [email protected] (please use account code as the reference)
- Debit order: tuition fees and capital levy payable in 10 instalments commencing on 1 February 2026 (Pre-Nursery to Grade 11). Grade 12 tuition fees and capital levy are payable over 9 instalments. Please note that an administration fee has been added to the monthly amount to compensate for the collection timing and administration costs.
- Credit card: available at the Finance Department (a surcharge will be added to your account/transaction).
NOTES
- Tuition fees and capital levy are due each term and are payable in advance, i.e. on the first day of each term, and are not reduced on account of ill health or absence for any other cause, unless you have chosen the annual or debit order payment option.
- Debit Orders mandates are renewed annually in writing. Any amount owing after the last debit order run will have to be settled in full by the end of term 4.
- Overdue fees will attract a surcharge, which will be strictly enforced. IMPORTANT: In terms of our contractual agreement, the School reserves the right to refuse entry or to require a pupil to leave the School should amounts not be paid by the due date.
- Where fees are overdue, the school reserves the right to withhold pupil participation in electives, including selection for sport and cultural tours.
- A full term’s notice of intention to withdraw a pupil must be given in writing to the Head not later than the first day of the term at the end of which the pupil is withdrawn. Any late notification will attract an extra term’s fee as a charge in lieu of an adequate notice period, in addition to the normal fees of the term in which notice is given.
BANKING DETAILS:
Bank Name: First National Bank
Branch: Plumstead
Branch Code: 201109
Account Name: Herschel Association
Account Number: 62047919800
Reference: (Surname of student/Family Account Code + Grade)