De La Salle Holy Cross College

What De La Salle Holy Cross College does

De La Salle Holy Cross College is a Catholic co-educational independent school operating across two campuses in Victory Park, Randburg, Johannesburg. It was formed in 1986 through the amalgamation of Holy Cross Convent (founded 1954) and De La Salle College (founded 1959), and is co-owned by the De La Salle Brothers (Faith, Service, Community) and the Holy Cross Sisters (In the Cross is Salvation), two Catholic religious congregations that provide pastoral and spiritual oversight. The College serves approximately 1,100 pupils across 750 families, spanning Grade RR (pre-primary) through Grade 12, under the IEB curriculum, and employs 96 staff plus an in-house wellness team of 14 specialists.

The College's academic product is structured as a Junior School (Grades RR-6) and a High School (Grades 7-12), with a Junior High bridge phase between primary and senior secondary. Academic results are a central differentiator: 38 consecutive years of 100% matric pass rate and a national ranking of 12th among IEB co-educational schools for the Class of 2024. The supporting product surface includes free aftercare for Grade RR-R pupils via the DLSHCC Care Centre, wellness and academic support services provided at no additional cost, and a comprehensive sport and culture programme (swimming, rugby, hockey, netball, tennis, athletics, choir, marimba, drama, orchestras). Technology infrastructure is modest: a WordPress website with Google Fonts and an ed-space.net online application portal for admissions.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual school tuition fees, supplemented by a R500 one-time registration fee per application, development levies on acceptance, fee-based aftercare for older pupils, and tax-deductible donations channelled through a registered Public Benefit Organisation (issuing Section 18A certificates). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; families must contact the school directly for current rates, with sibling discounts offered. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: families apply online, submit documentation, attend developmental screening or meet-the-teacher sessions, and are placed on waiting lists. Marketing channels include the school website, Instagram, annual Open Days, alumni referrals, and direct email enquiries. The operating geography is confined to the Gauteng province, with no international or multi-branch footprint.

Name

De La Salle Holy Cross College

Legal name

De La Salle Holy Cross College

Website

https://delasalleholycrosscollege.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

De La Salle Holy Cross College is a Catholic co-educational independent school in Victory Park, Johannesburg, serving roughly 1,100 pupils from Grade RR to 12 across two campuses. Founded in 1986 via amalgamation and co-owned by the De La Salle Brothers and Holy Cross Sisters, it delivers IEB-aligned education with 38 consecutive years of 100% matric pass rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Victory Park, Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. School Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from school fees charged to families for educating pupils from Grade RR to 12. Fee structure is not publicly disclosed and families must contact the school directly for current rates.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) eligible to issue Section 18A certificates for tax-deductible donations. Advancement team manages donor relations and fundraising initiatives including the Legacy40 Giving Day campaign.
3. Registration and Development Fees: R500 registration fee accompanies applications. Development levies become payable upon acceptance of a place. One-time fees for special services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

De La Salle Holy Cross College is a Catholic co-educational independent private school that delivers IEB-aligned education from Grade RR through Grade 12 across two campuses in Victory Park, Johannesburg. Its core offering combines junior and high school academics with on-site aftercare (DLSHCC Care Centre), a free 14-specialist wellness and academic support program, and a comprehensive sport and cultural co-curricular programme for approximately 1,100 pupils.

Product overview

De La Salle Holy Cross College is a Catholic co-educational private school offering a unified educational program from Grade RR through Grade 12, operating across two campuses in Victory Park, Johannesburg. The institution combines its core Junior School (Foundation Phase Grades RR-R, and Intermediate Phase Grades 1-6) and High School (Junior High Grades 7-9 and Senior High Grades 10-12) academic programs with comprehensive support services including the DLSHCC Care Centre for aftercare, Wellness and Academic Support Services for holistic pupil care, and an extensive Sport and Cultural Activities co-curricular program. The college also operates community-focused services including the Alumni Association, Legacy40 Giving Day fundraising initiative, and a registered PBO donation program. Founded in 1986 through the amalgamation of De La Salle College and Holy Cross Convent, the school serves approximately 1,100 pupils across its integrated educational ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DLSHCC Care Centre: Aftercare and holiday care programme for Junior School pupils offering structured play and engagement activities.
• DLSHCC Alumni Foundation
• The Hive

Products and services

• Junior School (Grades RR–6) Co-educational primary school programme for Grades RR to 6, providing Catholic-based education with focus on literacy, numeracy, inquiry-based learning, and spiritual development in a nurturing environment for children ages 4–12.
• High School (Grades 7–12) Comprehensive high school education following the IEB curriculum, including Junior High (Grades 7–9) and Senior High (Grades 10–12), preparing students for matriculation with subject choices and academic support.
• DLSHCC Care Centre Aftercare Service Aftercare and holiday care programme for Junior School pupils offering structured play, creative activities, and enrichment beyond regular school hours. Free aftercare is available for Grade RR and Grade R pupils; fee-based aftercare extends to older pupils.
• Wellness and Academic Support Services On-site wellness and academic support programme combining 14 specialists — educational psychologists, a social worker, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and academic support specialists — providing holistic care for pupils, parents, and staff at no additional cost.
• Sport and Cultural Activities Comprehensive co-curricular programme including sports (swimming, athletics, netball, soccer, hockey, rugby, tennis, basketball) and cultural activities (choir, marimba, drama, art club, music ensembles, major productions).
• DLSHCC Legacy40 Giving Day Annual fundraising initiative supporting school resources, sporting infrastructure, and community outreach. The 2026 Legacy40 campaign raised R1.5 million for college development.
• DLSHCC Alumni Association Registered NPO promoting connections between past pupils, supporting networking, and raising funds for college needs and Alumni Foundation scholarships.
• Donation and Advancement Program Registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) donation programme offering tax-deductible donation options through Section 18A certificates, managed by the Advancement Team for school growth and sustainability. Options include R200, R500, R1000, or custom amounts, once-off or monthly recurring.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• De La Salle BrotherscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1986Co-owners of the College alongside Holy Cross Sisters. The De La Salle Brothers (Faith, Service, Community) provide pastoral and spiritual guidance. Their presence ensures the living out of the Lasallian charism at the College. The Brothers have been instrumental in the school's 40-year amalgamated history.
• Holy Cross SisterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1986Co-owners of the College alongside De La Salle Brothers. The Holy Cross Sisters (In the Cross is Salvation) provide spiritual guidance and oversight. Their mission and values underpin the College's Catholic identity. Together with the Brothers, they form the dual charism that defines the school's ethos.
• St Charles Catholic ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in the centre of the College's shared campuses. Church serves as venue for Holy Mass and religious ceremonies. Close proximity and integration with the school community strengthens the Catholic identity and spiritual programme.
• ISASA (Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa)minorOthersThe College is a member of ISASA, which provides advocacy, professional development, and networking opportunities for independent schools in Southern Africa.
• IEB (Independent Examination Board)coreOthersThe College follows IEB requirements for all grades and pupils write the IEB Senior Certificate examinations. The IEB sets and moderates examinations ensuring quality standards.
• CSO Gauteng (Catholic Schools Office)minorOthersAffiliated with the Catholic Schools Office Gauteng, which provides oversight and support for Catholic schools in the region.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St John's College, Johannesburg: Historic Anglican independent school in Houghton, Johannesburg, offering pre-primary through matriculation. Closely comparable on IEB-aligned co-ed offering, scale (~1,000+ pupils) and competitive positioning for premium Johannesburg families.
• St. Benedict's College: Co-educational Catholic independent school in Johannesburg serving primary and high school pupils with a strong academic and co-curricular profile. Directly comparable Catholic, co-ed, IEB-aligned school competing for the same Gauteng family segment.
• King Edward VII School (KES): Prestigious IEB independent boys' school in Johannesburg with extensive facilities and a long heritage. Comparable on premium academic positioning, IEB outcomes and shared co-curricular emphasis.
• Redhill School: Independent co-educational IEB school in Johannesburg covering pre-primary to matric. Comparable on co-ed positioning, IEB alignment and competitive enrolment of premium Gauteng families.
• Roedean School South Africa: Independent girls' school in Johannesburg following the IEB curriculum with a strong academic reputation. Comparable IEB-track competitor in the same metro market targeting the same premium family segment.
• St Stithians College: Leading Methodist independent co-educational school in Randburg/Johannesburg, with parallel campuses for boys' and girls' and a full pre-primary to matric pathway. Comparable in scale, IEB alignment, and co-curricular breadth.
• Jeppe High School for Boys: One of Johannesburg's oldest and most established IEB independent boys' schools with strong sport and academic heritage. Comparable on the IEB curriculum, premium positioning and the Johannesburg catchment area.
• Parktown Boys' High School: IEB independent boys' high school in Johannesburg known for academic, cultural and sporting strength. Direct competitor for the same Johannesburg-based families seeking IEB matriculation.

Broad incumbents

• Curro Holdings: Largest JSE-listed private school group in South Africa with a national network of independent schools. Broad incumbent competitor operating at much larger scale with broader geographic and pricing-tier reach.
• ADvTECH Group: JSE-listed operator of independent schools and tertiary institutions across South Africa. Broad incumbent offering premium independent schools at greater scale and geographic reach; useful benchmark for tuition economics and multi-branch operating models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/2304078967
• Instagraminstagram.com/dlshcc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/de-la-salle-holy-cross-college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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