VerifiedGauteng City College (Pty) Ltd is a private college founded in 2012, with its main office in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. On Umalusi’s current data, Gauteng City College appears as an accredited private school for Grades 8 to 12 in Houghton, not as an accredited college. Its college programmes are accredited by a different body, the QCTO.
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Umalusi and the QCTO are different
| Body | What it covers for private colleges |
|---|---|
| Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) | Registers private colleges offering the NC(V) or adult education, and private higher education institutions |
| QCTO | Accredits providers of occupational qualifications and NATED N4 to N6 programmes |
| Umalusi | Quality-assures schools, adult education and NC(V)-type qualifications |
Umalusi and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) are separate quality councils. A college offering NATED N4 to N6 or occupational programmes needs QCTO accreditation, not Umalusi accreditation.
What the registers show (checked September 2026)
| Register | Gauteng City College |
|---|---|
| Umalusi accredited institutions | Listed as a private school (Grades 8 to 12), 36 Boundary Road, Houghton |
| QCTO provider database | Active NATED N4 to N6 accreditation until 13 December 2026 at sites including Braamfontein, Bedfordview, Pretoria, Rustenburg, Durban, Cape Town and Polokwane, plus many occupational certificates |
| DHET register of private colleges (March 2026) | Not listed |
Gauteng City College’s website quotes DHET number 2017/FE07/001 and older Umalusi and QCTO numbers. We could not find the DHET number on the March 2026 register, and the QCTO numbers quoted are from accreditations that have since expired. Ask the college for current letters.
How to check a programme yourself
- Search the college on QCTO’s databases of accredited providers and find your programme and campus.
- Check the accreditation end date.
- For school grades, search the school on Umalusi’s accreditation search.
- For NC(V) programmes, check the DHET register of private colleges.
Fees and funding
Gauteng City College is private, so NSFAS does not fund its students. Its bursaries page is aimed at companies sponsoring learners, not at individual student bursaries. For NSFAS-funded study in Johannesburg, compare Central Johannesburg TVET College.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gauteng City College accredited by Umalusi?
Umalusi’s current data lists Gauteng City College as an accredited private school for Grades 8 to 12. Its college programmes are accredited by the QCTO.
Can I get NSFAS at Gauteng City College?
No. It is a private college, and NSFAS only funds public universities and TVET colleges.