Which has better schools - Cape Town or Johannesburg?

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on 10 Feb 2014

Hello

We have two offers from South Africa- one in Cape Town and one in Johannesburg. I've done research into both of them and it comes down to which has the better schools. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance,

Belinda H.

Anonymous (not verified) on 10 Feb 2014 - 16:33

Hi Belinda, both these cities have excellent private schools as well as excellent Universities and many other educational institutions to choose from. Schools should not be the main factor for your decision. Johannesburg has better weather, sun all year round whereas Cape Town has beautiful scenery and a more laid-back culture. Johannesburg is closer to the Kruger Park and the Drakensberg, but Cape Town has the sea and beaches. Choose the offer which gives you the best career opportunities and pays the best.

Anonymous (not verified) on 12 Feb 2014 - 08:45

As a Capie who lived in Johannesburg for 12 happy years, I think Cape Town offers a better lifestyle and children have more opportunities to have an outdoor life. Plus the wine and garden route is close by and there are plenty of good game farms around.

Anonymous (not verified) on 11 Feb 2014 - 06:10

Hi Belinda

Each city has its advantages (and disadvantages), and both have excellent schools. Have a look at our Cape Town Schools Guide as well as the Johannesburg Schools Guide to get an idea of what to expect.

Good luck, no matter your decision.

Xavier

Anonymous (not verified) on 21 Nov 2014 - 14:03

Having lived in Cape Town for 8 years (left in 2003) and now in Johannesburg for nearly 4 years, Cape Town still wins hands down for me, in all aspects including weather. If we had a choice, we'd be back in Cape Town in a flash :-)

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