Which school is cheaper: Cedar House or South African College High School?

South African College High School has lower published tuition than Cedar House — roughly 75% cheaper at the midpoint. South African College High School runs $3,541-$3,638 USD/year; Cedar House runs $5,286-$7,305.

What is the true annual cost difference between Cedar House and South African College High School?

Including hidden fees (capital levy, registration, transport, uniform, technology, activities), South African College High School runs about $4,360 per year vs $7,496 at Cedar House — a difference of $3,136.

Which curriculum does Cedar House vs South African College High School offer?

Cedar House offers an unspecified curriculum. South African College High School offers British leading to IGCSE and A-Levels.

How do admissions compare between Cedar House and South African College High School?

Cedar House has Open admissions; South African College High School has Moderate admissions. The WhereNext Admissions Openness scale combines waiting-list status, admissions cadence, mid-year entry availability, and entry evaluation requirements.

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Cedar House vs South African College High School

Side-by-side comparison · Updated 2026-04-26 · Both schools in Cape Town

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South African College High School is 72% cheaper than Cedar House on true annual cost ($4,360 vs $7,496). South African College High School scores higher on the WhereNext Value Score (65/100 vs 50/100).

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