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School comparison · Cape Town
Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Cape Town
Quick answer
Star College scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (65/100 vs 55/100).
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Build family shortlist (free) →| Metric | Abbotts College Rondebosch | Star College |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | — | — |
| Ages served | Ages 13 to 18 | Ages 4 to 18 |
| Language of instruction |
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| English |
| English |
| Tuition USD | $3,719-$4,930 | $2,432-$3,778 |
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| True annual cost? | $5,165 | $3,875 |
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| Hidden fee %? | +19% | +25% |
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| First-year cost? | $6,665 | $5,375 |
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| WhereNext Value Score? | 55/100 | 65/100 |
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| Cost percentile (city)? | 41th | 7th |
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| Admissions | Open | Open |
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Highlighted cells indicate which school holds the more favourable value for arriving expat families on that dimension (e.g. lower tuition, smaller class size, higher Value Score, more open admissions). Some rows are neutral.
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