The cost of enrolling a child in a private school in Namibia is set to rise in 2026, with average fees reaching N$61800 for Grade 1 and N$79500 for Grade 12, according to a recent survey by The Brief. The data highlights growing financial pressure on families as education costs continue to climb across the country.

On average, the lowest-priced private schools will charge around N$40000 per year, while fees at the upper end of the market reach as high as N$160000 annually. Across most schools, tuition increases steadily as learners progress, with an average rise of 28 percent from entry level to final year.

Most expensive private schools

Windhoek International School

Fees for Grade 1 are expected to be about N$85000 in 2026, increasing to about N$160000 for Grade 12, making it the most expensive reported private school in Namibia. The school is an independent, co-educational international institution offering programmes including the International Baccalaureate and IGCSE.

St Paul’s College

Fees for Grade 1 are expected to be around N$75000 and rise to roughly N$110000 for Grade 12 in 2026. St Paul’s College is a long-established private school in Windhoek offering Cambridge-aligned education from primary through secondary levels.

Windhoek Gymnasium Private School

Windhoek Gymnasium’s fees for 2026 are projected at about N$70000 for Grade 1 and N$90000 for Grade 12. The school combines the Namibian curriculum with Cambridge programmes and remains one of the more stable fee structures across grades.

Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek

DHPS is expected to charge around N$65000 for Grade 1 and N$90000 for Grade 12 in 2026. This German-Namibian school offers a dual pathway including Cambridge and German International Abitur options, serving learners from early years through to secondary studies. The Namibian

St George’s Diocesan School

St George’s Diocesan School’s fees for 2026 are in a similar range, with about N$65000 for Grade 1 and N$85000 for Grade 12. The school, one of Namibia’s oldest private institutions, offers a Cambridge Assessment International Education curriculum from early years through upper school.

Coastal and mid range options

Walvis Bay Gymnasium

Fees at Walvis Bay Gymnasium stand at N$70000 for Grade 1 and N$75000 for Grade 12, showing a smaller gap between junior and senior grades compared to many other private schools.

Windhoek Afrikaans Private Skool

Windhoek Afrikaans Private Skool offers more affordable mid-range fees, charging between N$60000 and N$65000 across Grade 1 to Grade 12.

Rosewood Academy

Rosewood Academy’s fees range from N$55000 to N$60000, positioning it among the more accessible private schooling options in Namibia.

Gobabis Gymnasium

In smaller towns, Gobabis Gymnasium charges N$50000 for Grade 1 and N$55000 for Grade 12, making it one of the more affordable private schools in the country.

Lower fee schools

Amazing Kids Academy

Amazing Kids Academy charges around N$40 000 for Grade 1 and N$45 000 for Grade 12 in 2026, placing it among the more affordable private schooling options in Namibia. The institution offers primary and secondary education with a Christian ethos and focuses on holistic learner development.

Waldorf School Windhoek

Waldorf School Windhoek remains the most affordable institution surveyed, with fees of approximately N$35 000 for Grade 1 and N$40 000 for Grade 12. The school provides Waldorf education from kindergarten through high school, emphasising imaginative learning and a sense of responsibility.

Regional comparison

Private education costs across southern Africa remain high. In South Africa, Hilton College has set its 2026 fees at approximately R410000, making it the most expensive secondary school in the region.

A growing financial challenge

While private schooling in Namibia continues to attract families seeking smaller classes, international curricula and strong academic outcomes, the 2026 figures highlight the growing affordability challenge. For many households, choosing private education remains a difficult balance between perceived quality and rising costs.