A discount of 2.5% on annual school fees is given if the full Annual fees is paid before 31 January 2026.
Payment References: Please use your FAMILY CODE (available on d6) when making any payment to the school. Payments referencing only “school fees” cannot be allocated correctly. Please note that even if your family name was previously sufficient, our updated financial system now requires the FAMILY CODE for accurate processing.
If different parents or guardians contribute to the fees, each payment must include the FAMILY CODE and the learner’s full name.
Fee Payments
Re-Registration and Registration Fees: The re-registration fee does not only secure a learner’s place for the new academic year. It also supports the school’s cash flow at the start of the year, as fees are divided across 11 months, with no payment in December. The re-registration fee, while lower than a monthly instalment, ensures that the school can continue to operate effectively, maintain facilities, and meet financial commitments between school years. Part of these fees is applied towards extramural development as well.
School Fee Increase and Government Subsidy Cuts: As discussed during the AGPM in August, we have had to adjust our school fees for the upcoming academic year. This adjustment is a direct result of a significant reduction in the government subsidy granted to independent schools. In the previous year, we absorbed the financial shortfall within our budget to minimise the impact on parents. However, a 26% cut in the subsidy for 2025/2026 has directly influenced the necessary increase in school fees.
We want to assure you that if any opportunities arise that allow us to reduce school fees, we will explore and implement them. Unfortunately, at this time, none of the factors that could lower educational costs have materialised.
Our stationery orders are carefully compiled using data from previous years to ensure that each learner receives sufficient supplies for the year ahead. We ask that parents and learners work together to care for all materials provided. Learners are expected to be accountable for their stationery and scripts. In cases where items are lost or damaged due to negligence, parents will be required to replace them.
Some parents requested the option to purchase stationery independently. Unfortunately, our experience has shown that many learners do not receive all the required items, or the purchased materials are incompatible with our learning
needs. To maintain consistency and quality, we will continue to distribute standardised stationery and scripts directly through the school.
Learners in the Further Education and Training (FET) phase are not required to purchase textbooks individually. However, these books are more expensive than those used in earlier grades and require frequent replacement due to wear and subject-specific updates. For this reason, a textbook fee of R900 per year applies to FET learners. This fee may be spread across monthly payments and must be settled before the end of the school year. The cost of School Fees for Grade 10 to 12 learners is higher than Grade R to 9 due to subject choices that result in more teachers having to be employed.
To maintain uniformity, durability, and presentation, we have introduced a standardised school bag as part of the official uniform policy. Our current school bags are available in two sizes and have proven highly durable and suitable for daily learner use. All Grade 1, Grade 8, and new learners are required to have the branded school bag from the start of the 2026 academic year. Learners who already own a suitable, durable school bag may continue using it. However, once replacement is necessary, the official school bag must be purchased. We also remind parents that all learners — especially in the High School — must use bags designed specifically for carrying schoolbooks. Using sports or casual backpacks will not be permitted. Uniform order forms are available at Reception or online via the following link: https://forms.gle/iGhKamvigGM7Anbi6
We wish to remind parents that it is each parent’s responsibility to ensure that their child meets all school uniform requirements and arrives at school well-groomed, in full uniform, and ready to learn.
Your cooperation in maintaining a disciplined and organised environment plays an essential role in the success of our school community.
For any financial questions or support, please contact: finance@motheong.co.za or call 060 729 4484 (Mrs Mino Mokau). Our Finance Policy is available on our website: www.peppsmotheong.com
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