In 2023, the total second level of private education enrolment rate in South Africa stood at 6.82 units of enrollment. Over the past decade, the enrolment rate has shown consistent growth, demonstrating a steady year-on-year increase, with notable increments in the early 2010s. Between 2013 and 2023, the enrolment rate has increased from 5.22 to 6.82, representing a CAGR of 2.77%. In the past two years, the growth has slightly decelerated with year-on-year increases of 2.63% and 2.51%, respectively.

Future trends to watch for:

Forecast data suggests continued, albeit slower, growth with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.73%.
By 2028, the enrolment rate is projected to reach 7.61 units of enrollment, marking a forecasted 5-year growth rate of 8.93%.
Evolving socio-economic factors and government policies may influence future enrolment rates.