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Education and Schools in Johannesburg, Gauteng

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From schools for early education to nearby colleges and universities, here's what 27 local experts had to say about education in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

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If your’e moving to Johannesburg you will find amazing restaurants excellent private schools, shopping, vibrance, some places very tolerant of difference, nice places to live at a price. Also sadly crime, loadshedding…

Johannesburg is a very fast paced city with high skyscrapers and I would describe it to be a concrete jungle with a lot of foreigners here to build their careers and goals in terms of school and work. Johannesburg is inland with rivers, farms and plenty of city entertainment. Most of the pop culture is derived from central Johannesburg, the best way to compare would be to Hollywood and New York City in one.

Gugulethu, says: 2020

It is considered to be the city of opportunities. Many people migrate to this city to look for better job opportunities. There are a lot of functions found in the city that other cities in South Africa do not have. Functions like health, education, etc. Lastly, people come to the city to look for better living conditions and improved service delivery.

Yasmin, says: 2020

Johannesburg’s most disappointing feature, or lack thereof is that it does not have an ocean. It is situated near Pretoria, one of the capital cities of South Africa. There are two universities in the city and both are in the top 5 best universities in Africa. The residents of the city are usually immigrants from other provinces and countries.

Michelle, says: 2020

My city has beautiful parks, buildings, activities to do and a huge shopping mall that has incredible restaurants, cinemas as well as clothing stores. My city has houses that make beautiful homes with wonderful gardens, it is safe environment with the best schools around the area. There are pine trees down the main road making the ride quite joyful.

Johannesburg is known to many as the City of Gold. It is the city where people meet opportunities for business, employment and education. One important thing about this city is that one must always be vigilant, as it is known to also have one of the highest crime rates in the country. This, however, should not discourage anyone, but rather be a call to always be aware of the surroundings.

Johannesburg is very populated city with high levels of crimes hence one should be vigilant. However, there are still good things about my city. There is diversity because people from different provinces move to here for a broad base of job opportunities and further education. The standard of living is much better compared to other cities.

Azande, says: 2020

Johannesburg, also known as City of Gold, is a fast paced city. It harbors a great variety of races, cultures and ethnic groups. There are world class universities such as The University of the Witwatersrand and The University of Johannesburg. When in the Johannesburg Central Business District however, you should be careful with your belongings as the crime rate is quite high.

My city is an industrial place known as ‘the city of gold’. It is the biggest city in South Africa with many job opportunities, three brilliant universities, vibrant nightlife and top tourist attractions such as the Apartheid museum, Lion and Safari parks and Gold Reef city etc.

Ashley, says: 2020

It is the most developed city in Gauteng. The weather is warm. There are beautiful buildings and the people here are kind and friendly. There are great opportunities for employment. The city consists of people from various cultures, religions and races. There are a lot of schools. Johannesburg is one of South Africa’s biggest cities.

Rainbow, says: 2020

We experience power cuts quite often and gruesome crimes against women and children are common. However, we do not have a shortage of facilities: Shopping malls, schools, and police stations are well within reach.

Zimkhitha, says: 2020

It is a very alluring pace to reside in. Very green and has warm residents. A lot of municipality services are available such as courts and police force departments. Known to be safe as well and has a lot of job opportunities. There are great schools so if you have children, you are sorted.

Kimberley, says: 2020

Although Johannesburg is known as ‘The city of Gold’, rent can be quite high. Make sure to research the different suburbs. Not only will you get a feel for the rent prices, but you will also get to see what type of suburb would best suit your lifestyle i.e there are many beautiful family oriented suburbs, boasting a variety of schools and parks.

Aashiv, says: 2020

Johannesburg is a great place to live in. It’s a city full of study and work opportunities, as well as diverse people from all walks of life. It’s easy to make friends if one is an outgoing individual. There are many ways to have fun, such as going to the cinemas.

Johannesburg is considered the economic hub for South Africa’s economy and houses the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange). We have two of the most elite universities and two major business schools. It is close to Soweto, the most prominent township, where Nelson Mandela stayed before being arrested and Bishop Desmond Tutu.

Nonkululeko, says: 2020

Johannesburg is the biggest city on the continent, formally known as the economic ‘powerhouse of Africa’. It boasts monumental sites that unravel the country and its illustrious history. It is also the home to the biggest university on the continent, so the streets are greeted mostly by elite academics. For the common shopping fanatic the city encompasses some of the finest shopping malls around.

Ivanka, says: 2020

Johannesburg CBD is a populated city and has a high crime rate. The person moving to the city should be careful wherever they go. Although the city has a high crime rate, it is not a bad place to live in. It has affordable accommodations that are suitable for working people and students as well.

Itumeleng, says: 2020

Johannesburg is beautiful city in which a lot of people live. People mostly come here looking for employment or to pursue their studies in big universities. It might be considered as the most overcrowded city; there is a high crime rate that the government is battling.

Lethabo, says: 2020

The bustling city of Johannesburg is home to many South Africans and businesses. The breathtaking city is noisy but filled with education and job opportunities for many different people. It is diverse with people from different backgrounds, races, cultures, and cities. Johannesburg is also a very industrial location and rich in resources. However, it is sadly not close to the ocean.

It is a small city, that is quite busy during the day due to transportation and a lot of people, and has a busy night life, due to students. It is an area filled with students from the surrounding universities, and colleges. However, crime rate is right. Therefore do not work with your belongings visible.

Thenjiwe, says: 2020

Johannesburg is a beautiful city, especially in the summer. There is an area called Maboneng Precinct where people go, mostly during summer, for lovely rooftop lunches and sundowners with friends. Johannesburg i also one of South Africa’s fashion hubs. Braamfontein is an area in Johannesburg that is predominantly populated by students and they set mot of the city’s fashion trends.

Is is the golden city in South Africa. Has a lot of tourism to do. Our hero, Nelson Mandela lived in Soweto, his house is a tourism area. Got one of the best schools. The population is very high so one can struggle to get a job. Margaret Mandela lived in the same place.

Nontsikelelo, says: 2020

It has many restaurants, casinos and clubs. It is known as the mother city. There are beautiful buildings and we have zoos. We also have nice places to visit such as mpumalanga, limpopo etc. We have places nice schools and universities. We also have lot of malls around Johannesburg where you can do your shopping.

Crime is quite prevalent in my city. However, the weather is great. Johannesburg is known as the City of Gold. Witwatersrand, in Johannesburg, is one of the internationally accredited universities in South Africa. Johannesburg is a metropolitan. There is a wide demographic with people from all over the world. English, Zulu and Afrikaans are the languages that are spoken the most in Gauteng.

Gugulethu, says: 2020

Johannesburg is high in crime, so anyone moving here should stay safe. But one thing I like about it is the friendly people who live in my city. And there is high unemployment rate. If someone moving has kids the area is kid friendly and good schools for kids.

Khanya, says: 2020

It’s a clean city with peace loving people. It is safe and has all amenities easily accessible. Schools are near residential areas. Shopping centres are nearby. There are health care facilities also available and readily accessible. It has recently been awarded a national heritage city status, due to its many historically significant sites. This makes it a huge tourist attraction.

Khomotjo, says: 2020

People are friendly and accomodating. Be aware of your environment because of crime. The weather is great year-round with no real harsh winters. Traffic is a nightmare so planning is essential. Accommodations are well-priced in good areas. Schools, shopping, and churches are all with in reach of each other.

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