Sandton has no shortage of school options. This guide breaks down the top primary and high schools within a 5km radius, their fees, admission dates, and which estates are closest.
For families relocating to Sandton, the school question usually comes before the suburb question. This guide covers the closest verified schools to Sandton Central, their reputations, approximate fee structures, and which estates sit within walking or short-drive distance.
Closest schools to Sandton Central: verified coordinates
Schools within 3km of Sandton Central. Distance measured from Sandton City. Source: Overpass OSM, 2026.
| School | Type | Distance from Sandton City | Suburb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown High School | Public high school | 1.3km | Sandown |
| Crawford College Sandton | Private K-12 | 1.4km | Sandown |
| Crawford International Sandton | Private K-12 | 1.4km | Sandown |
| Atholhurst School | Private primary | 2.1km | Atholl |
| Binham College | Private primary | 2.8km | Kramerville |
Crawford College Sandton: the most searched school in the area
Crawford College is consistently the top search result for families moving to Sandton. It runs from Grade R through to Grade 12 on a single campus on William Nicol Drive. Fees for 2026 run from approximately R48,000 per year at primary level to R72,000 at high school level. The school operates on a trimester calendar.
Admission note
Crawford runs a waiting list system. Applications for the following year typically open in March. Do not leave applications to the last quarter of the year.
Sandown High School: the public option
Sandown High is a Section 21 school that consistently achieves 90%+ matric pass rates. It draws from Sandown, Morningside, and Hyde Park. SGB fees are significantly lower than private alternatives: approximately R18,000 per year. The school is in the Gauteng schooling catchment Zone 7.
Which estates are closest to these schools
For families at The Leonardo or Michelangelo Towers in Sandton Central, both Crawford College and Sandown High are a 7-12 minute drive via William Nicol or Rivonia Road depending on traffic. No Sandton Central complexes offer walkable school access.
Estates with the shortest school commutes in the Sandton corridor:
- The Leonardo: Crawford College (1.4km), Sandown High (1.3km)
- Michelangelo Towers: same as above, central Sandton access
- Morningside Manor: Redhill School (2.1km), Sandown High (2.5km)
- The Woodlands: Crawford College (1.8km)
For more suburb-specific school data, see the Sandton Central suburb page at VEREiHub. Parent reviews of these schools are also collected in the VEREiHub community review system.
Published April 10, 2026