Fourways has more school options than almost any other JHB North suburb. The choice between private and public is not as simple as fees. Here is the full picture.
Fourways is home to the largest concentration of independent schools in northern Johannesburg. Within 5km of the main Fourways node, there are over a dozen schooling options across fee levels and educational philosophies. This guide cuts through the noise.
Top schools near Fourways: verified distances
Schools near Fourways. Distances from Fourways Mall node. Source: Overpass OSM, 2026.
| School | Type | Distance | Grade Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fourways High School | Public high school | 0.9km | Grade 8 to 12 |
| Crawford International Lonehill College | Private K-12 | 2.2km | Grade R to 12 |
| Crawford Preparatory Lonehill | Private primary | 2.5km | Grade R to 7 |
| St Peter's Prep School | Private primary | 2.6km | Grade R to 7 |
| St Peter's College | Private high school | 2.8km | Grade 8 to 12 |
| Dainfern College | Private K-12 | 4.4km | Grade R to 12 |
Fourways High School: the underrated public choice
Fourways High consistently achieves matric pass rates above 95% and is among the top-performing public schools in Gauteng. SGB fees are approximately R14,000 to R18,000 per year. The school is heavily oversubscribed: catchment area applications close in January for the following year.
Dainfern College: the full-estate school option
Dainfern College sits within the Dainfern Valley estate precinct and is accessible to residents of surrounding estates. It runs from Grade R to Grade 12, with 2026 fees from approximately R52,000 to R85,000 per year. The school has a dedicated athletics track and theatre.
Estate proximity
Residents of Blair Atholl and Dainfern Valley have the shortest commutes to both Crawford Lonehill and Dainfern College. For families at Lonehill Village, Crawford Preparatory Lonehill is within 2km.
Published April 8, 2026