Nursing Schools in South Africa

Nursing is a noble and rewarding profession, requiring rigorous education and training to ensure high standards of care. South Africa boasts a diverse range of private and public nursing schools, each accredited to offer new nursing programs designed to equip future nurses with the necessary skills and knowledge. Whether you are interested in obtaining a Higher Certificate in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, or pursuing advanced postgraduate diplomas, South Africa’s nursing education institutions offer numerous opportunities. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of some of the key nursing schools across various provinces, detailing their programs, intake capacities, and contact information to help you make an informed decision about your nursing education.

Private nursing education institutions accredited to offer new nursing programs

Gauteng Province

1. Arwyp Training Institute (Pty) Ltd

• Principal: Dr. de Villiers
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 40 (Higher Certificate), 30 (Diploma)
• Contact: 011 922 1195, 011 922 1383, Annelize.devilliers@arwyp.com

1. Ukwazi School of Nursing – Roodepoort Campus

• Principal: Ms. R van der Merwe
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 30 (each program)
• Contact: 011 760 3098, 011 760 5567, ria@ukwazi.co.za

1. Mediclinic PTY (Ltd) – Learning Centre – Tshwane Region

• Principal: Ms. F Hutchinson
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 25 (Higher Certificate), 30 (Diploma)
• Contact: 012 421 9100, 086 681 1620, Frances.hutchinson@mediclinic.co.za

1. Mediclinic PTY (Ltd) – Learning Centre – Northern Region

• Principal: Mrs. E Powell
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 25 (each program)
• Contact: 011 709 2366, 011 706 2388, Elize.powell@mediclinic.co.za

1. Netcare Education Pty Ltd – Gauteng North East Campus

• Principal: Mrs. R Schaefer
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 30 (Higher Certificate), 50 (Diploma)
• Contact: 012 644 4900, Rene.Schaefer@netcare.co.za

1. Netcare Education Pty Ltd – Gauteng South West Campus

• Principal: Ms. C Menino
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 70 (Higher Certificate), 60 (Diploma)
• Contact: 011 628 7614, 011 628 7611, Cindy.menino@netcare.co.za

Western Cape Province

1. Emmanuel Verpleegskool (Pty) Ltd

• Principal: Ms. L Janse van Renburg
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 40 (Higher Certificate), 15 (Diploma)
• Contact: 044 272 8884, 044 272 8382, principal@emmanuel.ac.za

1. Netcare Education Pty Ltd – Western Cape Campus

• Principal: Ms. I Crafford
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 40 (each program)
• Contact: 021 949 5271, 021 949 5371, Ilse.craffprd@netcare.co.za

1. Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd – Cape Town Learning Centre

• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 30 (each program)

North West Province

1. Ukwazi School of Nursing – Potchefstroom Campus

• Principal: Ms. A Kent
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 25 (Higher Certificate), 21 (Diploma)
• Contact: 018 297 6532, 018 297 6823, 018 297 7764, info.potch@ukwazi.co.za

1. Striving Mind Nursing Academy

• Principal: Ms. E Legalametlwa
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 40
• Contact: 082 476 6621, strivingmindnursingacademy@gmail.com, ditshuna@gmail.com

Eastern Cape Province

1. Netcare Education Pty Ltd – Eastern Cape Campus

• Principal: Ms. R de Jager
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 30 (Higher Certificate), 40 (Diploma)
• Contact: 041 363 2138, 041 363 2198, Ronell.dejager@netcare.co.za

1. Life Healthcare Group – East London Learning Centre

• Principal: Ms. C Breytenbach
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 30 (each program)
• Contact: 043 704 3200/1, 043 704 3201, Cecile.Breytenbach@lifehealthcare.co.za

1. Life Healthcare Group – Port Elizabeth Learning Centre

• Principal: Ms. S M Choonara
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 30 (each program)
• Contact: 041 501 1851, 041 501 1872, smchoonara@lifehealthcare.co.za

1. Chatsmed Candlelight – Mthatha Sub-Campus

• Principal: Ms. Mapukata Titus
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 20 (each program)
• Contact: 047 050 0494, 086 480 5468, Candlelightmthathacampus@gmail.com

Mpumalanga Province

1. Khanyisa Nursing School – Bushbuckridge Sub-Campus

• Principal: Ms. NJ Khanyile
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 25 (each program)
• Contact: 013 799 1690, knsbushbucksubcampus@gmail.com

1. Khanyisa Nursing School – Tonga Sub-Campus

• Principal: Ms. MG Mafohla
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 20 (each program)
• Contact: 079 745 5576, knstongasubcampus@gmail.com

1. Khanyisa Nursing School – Witbank Sub-Campus

• Principal: Ms. RN Nchabeleng
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 30 (Higher Certificate), 25 (Diploma)
• Contact: 013 656 1325, knswitbanksubcampus@gmail.com

1. Mediclinic Pty Ltd – Nelspruit Learning Centre

• Principal: Ms. H Strydom
• Programs: Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 26
• Contact: 013 759 0721, 013 745 7653, Hanna.strydom@mediclinic.co.za

Free State Province

1. Mediclinic Pty Ltd – Central Region Learning Centre

• Principal: Ms. D Bredenkamp
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 20 (Higher Certificate), 40 (Diploma)
• Contact: 051 430 2620, 086 681 2155, Doreen.bredenkamp@mediclinic.co.za

1. Khanyisa Nursing School – Kroonstad Sub-Campus

• Principal: Ms. PM Makhanya
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 25 (each program)
• Contact: 082 441 3639, knskroonstadsubcampus@gmail.com

Limpopo Province

1. Mediclinic Pty Ltd – Limpopo Learning Centre

• Principal: Ms. M Rapudi
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 12 (Higher Certificate), 24 (Diploma)
• Contact: 015 290 3600, 015 290 3813, 015 290 3905, 086 550 6932, Magdeline.rapudi@mediclinic.co.za

KwaZulu-Natal Province

1. Netcare Education (Pty) Ltd

• Principal: Ms. M Theron
• Programs: Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Intakes per year: 1
• Students per intake: 40 (Higher Certificate), 20 (Diploma)
• Contact: 031 581 8200, 031 581 8232, Mariann.Theron@netcare.co.za

Program Details

1. Higher Certificate in Nursing

• Minimum Credits: 120
• NQF Level: 5
• Regulation: Government Notice No. R.169 of 8 March 2013

1. Diploma in Nursing

• Minimum Credits: 360
• NQF Level: 6
• Regulation: Government Notice No. R.171 of 8 March 2013

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

• Minimum Credits: 120
• NQF Level: 8
• Regulation: Government Notice No. R.635 of 5 June 2020

A comprehensive list of public colleges accredited to offer new nursing programs in South Africa. Here are some key details:

Eastern Cape Province

1. Lilitha College of Nursing

• East London Main Campus: Diploma in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 60 students
  • Contact: Ms. NB Mhlahlo
  • Tel: 043 742 0684
  • Email: nontobekomhlahlo@gmail.com
• Butterworth Sub-Campus: Higher Certificate in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 30 students
  • Contact: Mr. P Paliso
  • Tel: 047 491 0514
  • Email: palisogaba@gmail.com

1. Madwaleni Sub-Campus

• Higher Certificate in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 30 students
  • Contact: Ms. P Abrahams
  • Tel: 047 573 300
  • Email: porshaabrahams1@gmail.com

1. Nompumelelo Sub-Campus

• Higher Certificate in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 30 students
  • Contact: Ms. CN Matwele
  • Tel: 040 673 0013
  • Email: Ntombekaya3@gmail.com

Free State Province

1. Free State School of Nursing

• Northern Campus: Diploma in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 65 students
  • Contact: Dr. MA Mofokeng
  • Tel: 051 403 9873/9831
  • Email: mokhomoM@fshealth.gov.za
• Advanced Diploma in Midwifery, 1 intake per year, 30 students

1. Boitumelo Sub-Campus

• Higher Certificate in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 30 students
  • Contact: Ms. HV Fransman
  • Tel: 057 396 6240
  • Email: fransmanvv@fshealth.gov.za

Gauteng Province

1. Gauteng College of Nursing

• Ann Latsky Campus: Diploma in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 150 students
  • Contact: Ms. PL Mohoaduba
  • Tel: 011 644 8900
  • Email: Lindiwe.Mohoaduba@gauteng.gov.za
• Advanced Diploma in Midwifery, 1 intake per year, 50 students
• Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing, 1 intake per year, 60 students

1. Bonalesedi Campus

• Diploma in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 100 students
  • Contact: Ms. MA Chabedi
  • Tel: 011 696 8312
  • Email: chabedi.moleboge@gauteng.gov.za

KwaZulu-Natal Province

1. KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing

• Contact: Dr. S Mthembu
• Tel: 033 940 4901
• Email: Sindi.Mthalane@kznhealth.gov.za

1. Addington Campus

• Diploma in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 40 students
  • Contact: Ms. T Masango
  • Tel: 031 327 2999
  • Email: thembi.skakana@kznhealth.gov.za

Limpopo Province

1. Limpopo College of Nursing

• Giyani Campus: Diploma in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 70 students
  • Contact: Ms. E Rikhotso
  • Tel: 015 812 0123
  • Email: Edith.Rikhotso@dhsd.limpopo.gov.za
• Advanced Diploma in Midwifery, 1 intake per year, 50 students
• Higher Certificate in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 15 students
• Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing, 1 intake per year, 15 students

1. Sekhukhune Campus

• Diploma in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 70 students
  • Contact: Ms. MA Mmakola
  • Tel: 015 964 1516
  • Email: Matseleng66@gmail.com

Mpumalanga Province

1. Mpumalanga College of Nursing

• Diploma in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 50 students
  • Contact: Ms. TP Skakane
  • Tel: 013 796 1352
  • Email: principalmcon5@gmail.com
• Advanced Diploma in Midwifery, 1 intake per year, 20 students

1. Rob Ferreira Nursing Campus

• Diploma in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 20 students
  • Contact: Dr. C Sekgobela
  • Tel: 013 741 6351
  • Email: ConstanceSe@mpuhealth.gov.za

Northern Cape Province

1. Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College

• Higher Certificate in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 30 students
• Diploma in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 30 students
  • Contact: Dr. OR Appolus
  • Tel: 053 807 5351
  • Email: oappolus@ncpg.gov.za

North West Province

1. North West Nursing College

• Contact: Ms. E Nkhumane
• Tel: 018 391 4284
• Email: Enkhumane@nwpg.gov.za

1. Mafikeng Campus

• Diploma in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 40 students
  • Contact: Ms. TV Batyi
  • Tel: 018 391 4284
  • Email: BatyiT@nwpg.gov.za

Western Cape Province

1. Western Cape College of Nursing

• Contact: Dr. T Mabuda
• Tel: 021 831 5833
• Email: Tendani.Mabuda@westerncape.gov.za

1. Boland Overberg Campus

• Higher Certificate in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 50 students
• Diploma in Nursing, 1 intake per year, 50 students
  • Contact: Ms. L Strauss
  • Tel: 023 347 0732
  • Email: Liesl.Strauss@westerncape.gov.za

Information about universities in South Africa accredited to offer new nursing programs. Below is the extracted information, categorized by province and institution:

Eastern Cape Province

1. Nelson Mandela University

• Head of Department: Dr. N. Radana
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing
• Number of Students per Intake: 75
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 041 504 2960 / 041 504 3087 / 041 504 2616
  • Email: Nolundi.Radana@mandela.ac.za

1. University of Fort Hare

• Head of Department: Mrs. N. Rala
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing
• Number of Students per Intake: 60
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 043 704 7594
  • Fax: 086 623 9137
  • Email: nrala@ufh.ac.za

1. Walter Sisulu University

• Head of Department: Dr. N.M. Mooi
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing
• Number of Students per Intake: 50
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 047 502 2746 / 047 502 2577
  • Email: nmooi@wsu.ac.za

Free State Province

1. University of Free State

• Head of Department: Dr. J.M. Sebaeng
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, various Postgraduate Diplomas (Nursing Education, Health Services Management, Primary Care Nursing, Occupational Health Nursing, Midwifery)
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (75 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 051 401 2246
  • Fax: 051 401 9140
  • Email: SebaengJM@ufs.ac.za

Gauteng Province

1. Tshwane University of Technology

• Head of Department: Dr. Y. Havenga
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, Postgraduate Diplomas (Oncology and Palliative Nursing, Occupational Health Nursing)
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (60 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 012 382 5197 / 012 382 5282
  • Email: havengay@tut.ac.za

1. University of Pretoria

• Head of Department: Ms. R.S. Mogale
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (60 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 012 356 3179 / 012 356 3166
  • Email: Shirley.mogale@up.ac.za

1. University of Johannesburg

• Head of Department: Prof. R. Ngunyulu
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, various Postgraduate Diplomas (Midwifery, Adult Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Education, Primary Care Nursing, Health Services Management, Occupational Health Nursing)
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (50 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 011 559 6922 / 011 559 2257
  • Email: mngunyulu@uj.ac.za

1. Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

• Head of Department: Prof. D. Phetlhu
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, various Postgraduate Diplomas (Health Services Management, Nursing Education, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Health Nursing)
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (60 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 012 521 4305 / 012 521 4418
  • Email: Deliwe.Phetlhu@smu.ac.za

1. University of Witwatersrand

• Head of Department: Prof. T.R. Mavundla
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (60 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 011 488 4270 / 011 717 2066 / 086 553 5964
  • Email: thandisizwe.mavundla@wits.ac.za

Kwazulu Natal Province

1. University of KwaZulu Natal

• Head of Department: Dr. E.M. Mhlongo
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, various Postgraduate Diplomas (Adult Critical Care Nursing, Midwifery, Nursing Education, Health Services Management, Nephrology Nursing)
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (80 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 031 260 1543 / 031 260 3578 / 031 260 1641
  • Email: mhlongoem@ukzn.ac.za

1. Durban University of Technology

• Head of Department: Dr. T.S.P. Ngxongo
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, various Postgraduate Diplomas (Occupational Health Nursing, Primary Care Nursing, Health Services Management)
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (50 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 031 373 2606 / 031 373 2039
  • Email: thembelihlen@dut.ac.za

1. University of Zululand

• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing
• Number of Students per Intake: 55
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 035 902 6509 / 035 902 6520 / 035 902 6638

Limpopo Province

1. University of Limpopo

• Head of Department: Dr. M.A. Bopape
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing
• Number of Students per Intake: 80
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 015 268 2387 / 015 268 2384 / 015 268 3048
  • Email: Mamare.bopape@ul.ac.za

1. University of Venda

• Head of Department: Prof. D. Ramathuba
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (60 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 015 962 8510 / 015 962 8647
  • Email: Dora.ramathuba@univen.ac.za

North West Province

1. North West University – Potchefstroom Campus

• Head of Department: Dr. K. Shopo
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, various Postgraduate Diplomas (Nursing Education, Health Services Management, Primary Care Nursing, Adult Critical Care Nursing)
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (80 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 018 299 1717 /

018 299 1827
– Email: Khumo.Shopo@nwu.ac.za

2. North West University – Mafikeng Campus

• Head of Department: Dr. M. Matsipane
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, various Postgraduate Diplomas (Nursing Education, Health Services Management, Primary Care Nursing, Adult Critical Care Nursing)
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (80 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 018 398 2364
  • Email: Molekodi.matsipane@nwu.ac.za

Western Cape Province

1. Stellenbosch University

• Head of Department: Prof. P. Jordan
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, various Postgraduate Diplomas (Perioperative Nursing, Primary Care Nursing, Midwifery, Adult Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Education, Mental Health Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Health Services Management)
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (50 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 021 938 9760 / 021 938 9036 / 021 931 7810
  • Email: pjordan@sun.ac.za

1. Cape Peninsula University of Technology

• Head of Department: Dr. O. Sehume
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, various Postgraduate Diplomas (Health Services Management, Occupational Health Nursing, Primary Care Nursing, Oncology and Palliative Nursing, Nursing Education)
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (60 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 021 953 8426 / 021 953 6921 / 021 959 6768
  • Email: sehumeo@cput.ac.za

1. University of the Western Cape

• Head of Department: Prof. P. Martin
• Accredited Programme(s): Bachelor of Nursing, various Postgraduate Diplomas (Nursing Education, Midwifery, Health Services Management, Mental Health Nursing, Primary Care Nursing)
• Number of Students per Intake: Various (150 for Bachelor of Nursing)
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 021 959 3445 / 021 959 2271 / 021 959 2679
  • Email: pmartin@uwc.ac.za

1. University of Cape Town

• Head of Department: Prof. T. de Villiers
• Accredited Programme(s): Various Postgraduate Diplomas (Midwifery, Nephrology Nursing, Child Critical Care Nursing, Adult Critical Care Nursing, Child Nursing, Ophthalmic Nursing)
• Number of Students per Intake: Various
• Number of Intakes per Academic Year: 1
• Contact Details:
  • Telephone: 021 406 6401 / 021 406 6323
  • Email: tania.devilliers@uct.ac.za

Programs Overview

1. Diploma in Nursing

• NQF Level: 6
• Minimum Credits: 360
• Regulations: Government Notice No. R.171 of 8 March 2013

1. Bachelor of Nursing

• NQF Level: 8
• Minimum Credits: 480
• Regulations: Government Notice No. R.174 of 8 March 2013

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

• NQF Level: 8
• Minimum Credits: 120
• Regulations: Government Notice No. R.635 of 5 June 2020

Choosing the right nursing school is a critical step in your journey toward becoming a skilled and compassionate nurse. The institutions listed above represent a cross-section of South Africa’s commitment to providing high-quality nursing education. By exploring these options, prospective students can find a program that aligns with their career goals and personal circumstances. With a robust selection of accredited programs across the country, South Africa offers a solid foundation for those dedicated to pursuing a career in nursing, ensuring a future of competent and caring healthcare professionals.