List of All Nursing Colleges in South Africa 2025-2026
List of registered colleges in South Africa
Nursing colleges in Gauteng Province
Gauteng is the largest province by population in South Africa. There are several renowned nursing universities in the region, specifically in cities such as Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Colleges in Johannesburg
1) Baragwanath Nursing College
It is an onsite campus at the world’s 3rd biggest hospital, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. The Baragwanath nursing college 2019 intake will only admit 100 students .
2) University of Johannesburg UJ Nursing School
Nursing Colleges in Pretoria
1) University of Pretoria Nursing School
2) Healthnicon S A– Pretoria main campus
Healthnicon S A is a private higher nursing education institution.
3) Life College – Pretoria Learning Centre
Other SANC-accredited institutions in Gauteng Province:
Universities
1) Tshwane University of Technology TUT School of Nursing
2) University of South Africa Nursing School
This is the largest university in South Africa. It boasts of internationally recognized programs.
3) University of Witwatersrand Nursing School
4) Vaal University of Technology VUT Nursing School
Nursing colleges:
4) S G Lourens Nursing College
Colleges/universities in Western Cape Province
The Western Cape Department of Health offers annual bursaries for full-time study at the following accredited Western Cape nursing institutions:
Universities in Western Cape Province
1) University of Cape Town Nursing School
2) University of the Western Cape UWC Nursing School
3) Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT Nursing School
4) University of Stellenbosch Nursing School
Nursing colleges in Capetown
1) Western Cape College of Nursing –Metro West Campus
Sub-Campuses:
Nursing schools in Western Cape Province
4) Tygerberg Academic Hospital
5) Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
Colleges/universities in Eastern Cape Province
Recruitment and admission into the various colleges in the Eastern Cape Province are merit-based and the emphasis is placed on diversity.
Universities in Eastern Cape Province
1) Nelson Mandela University Nursing School
2) Walter Sisulu University Nursing School
3) University of Fort Hare Nursing School
Colleges in Eastern Cape Province
1) Lilitha College of Nursing (Main Campus)
Below are the five Lilitha college satellite campuses:
Schools in Eastern Cape Province
3) Victoria Hospital
4) Butterworth Hospital
5) Andries Vosloo Hospital
6) St Lucy’s Hospital
7) Dora Nginza Hospital
8) Dr Malizo Mpehle Memorial Hospital
9) Elizabeth Donkin Hospital
10) Nessie Knight Hospital
11) Glen Grey Hospital
12) Madwaleni Hospital
13) Madzikane KaZulu Memorial Hospital
14) Midlands Hospital
15) Nompumelelo Hospital
16) Settler’s Hospital
17) St Barnabas Hospital MS B Somhlahlo
18) Thafalofefe Hospital
19) St Patrick’s Hospital
20) Umlamli /Empilisweni Complex
Universities in Northern Cape Province
Even though Northern Cape is the largest province, it has the smallest population size. It is therefore unsurprising that there is currently only one recognized public school in the province namely:
1) Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College
Phone: 053-807 5351 053-832 0844
email: reneewilliams@ncpg.gov.za
Physical Address: 1st Floor NIH Building
Chapel Street, Kimberley, 8301
South Africa
Colleges in North West Province
There are several accredited schools in the North West province. They are grouped into either public or private institutes:
Public nursing universities in North West Province
1) North West University ( Mafikeng )
Tuition is primarily in English.
2) North West University (Potchefstroom)
Tuition here is mainly in Afrikaans.
Public nursing colleges in North West Province
Public nursing schools in North West Province
1) Moses Kotane Nursing School
3) Thusong Hospital Nursing School
Private nursing schools in North West Province
Several private training schools have yet to be accredited by the SANC.
Although it has received accreditation by the Council of Higher Education, it is still in the process of being certified by the SA Nursing Council.
Phone: 018 474-9340 018 468-5635
email: training@mmhs.co.za
Colleges/universities in Free State Province
Universities in Free State Province
1) University of Free State Nursing School
Its main campus is in Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa and is one of the oldest South African higher learning institutions. There are many bursaries and other financial aid options offered here.
Colleges in Free State Province
1) Free State School of Nursing –Northern Campus
Phone: 057 – 396 6240; 057-396 3719
email: MsayiN@fshealth.gov.za
2) Free State School of Nursing –Eastern Campus
Phone : 058 – 713 3345; 058-713 2568
email: MokoenaM@fshealth.gov.za
3) Free State School of Nursing –Southern Campus
Phone: 051 – 403 9832; 051-430 9873
email: vandyke@fshealth.gov.za
Schools in Free State Province
1) Metsimaholo District Hospital
Contact: 016 – 970 9420 086 748 4388
2) Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Region Hospital
Contact: 058-718 3383 058-718 3332
3) National Universitas Hospital
Contact: 051 – 405 2407; 051-444 0792
4) No. 3 Military Hospital (SAMHS Nursing School)
Contact: 051-402 1850 051-402 1877
Colleges/universities in Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
As the second largest province in South Africa, Kwa-Zulu Natal is home to some reputable nursing colleges in Durban and its environs.
Universities in Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
1) Durban University of Technology DUT Nursing School
2) University of Zululand UNIZULU Nursing School
3) University of Kwa-Zulu Natal UKZN Nursing School
Colleges in Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
1) Kwa-Zulu Natal College of Nursing (Main Campus)
2) ChatsMed Candlelight Nursing School –Durban Campus
Contacts: candlelightnursingschool@webmail.co.za
3) Michaelmas Nursing School – Durban Campus
Contacts: 031 305-6896 031 305-6917
email: michaelmasdbn@gmail.com
4) Netcare Education (Durban)
North Campuses
Contacts: 035-794 2570; 035 -794 1106; 035-794 2570
email: Thabi.Matsane@kznhealth.gov.za
2) Charles Johnson Memorial Campus
Contact: 034-271 0094
email: Busisiwe.Simelane@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone : 034 – 314 4431
email: Sibongile.Hlatshwayo@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 035 – 831 7107 035 831 0760
email: monica.zibani@kznhealth.gov.za
South Campuses
Phone: 033-345 6810, 033 –392 7566
email: dereck.smith@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 033 – 897 3508 033-897 3500
email: Esther.Hlongwa@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 031 – 459 6069 031-401 5229
email: jaya.reddy@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 031 – 327 2056 031-327 2756
email: Maria.sissing@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 039 – 315 5322/3/4 039-315 5325
email: Bheki.gwala@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 031 – 907 8314 031-906 7772
email: Sindisiwe.mthembu@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 031 – 360 3110 031-206 1222
email: mba.nkabinde@kznhealth.gov.za
Schools in Kwa-Zulu Natal Province
Phone: 035 – 595 1160; 035-595 1160
email: plantina.mbowane@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone : 039 – 260 5246; 039-260 0006
email: sibongile.dlamini3@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 035 – 474 2153; 035-474 4289
email: elizabeth.nkosi@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 031 – 314 2270 031-309 5289, 031-309 3222
email: martha.swart@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 035 – 592 0150; 035-592 9864
email: hlalisile.tembe@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 035 – 873 0618/76; 035-873 0576; 035-873 0095; 035-873 0619
nokuthula.shabalala@kznhealth.gov.za , noxolo.mbatha@kznhealth.gov.za
Phone: 035 – 833 5049 ext 291 035-833 0112
email: thandeka.dlamini@kznhealth.gov.za
8) Iris Marwick Hospital School
Phone: 033 – 341 5609/13 033-394 0114
email: bindu.harry@kznhealth.gov.za
9) Church of Scotland Hospital School
Phone: 033 – 493 0835; 033-493 0830
email: zamisile.mabaso@kznhealth.gov.za
Colleges/universities in Limpopo Province
1) University of Limpopo UL Nursing School
Sub-Campuses:
1) Giyani Campus
2.) Sekhukhune Campus
3) Sovenga Campus
4.) Thohoyandou Campus
5) Waterberg Campus
Schools in Limpopo Province
1) Malamulele Hospital
2) Warmbath Hospital
3) Mokopane Hospital
Colleges/universities in Mpumalanga Province
Currently, there are no university level nurse-training institutes.
1) Mpumalanga College of Nursing
Phone: +271 3796 1352
Physical Address: Themba Hospital Road, 1245,
Kabokweni, South Africa
Schools in Mpumalanga Province
Phone: 013 – 712 3011 ; 013-712 4432
email: emmarential@social.mpu.gov.za
Phone: 017 712 2323
Phone: 013 – 243 0999; 013-243 0829
email: reginaM@social.mpu.gov.za
4) Sabie Hospital Nursing School
Phone: 013-764 1222/23; 013-764 3087
Phone: 013 – 653 2238; 013-690 3614
6) Piet Retief Hospital Nursing
Phone: 017 – 824 1200; 017-824 1222
email: sibongileD@social.mpu.gov.za
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What requirements are needed to become a nurse?
There are several steps one must take to become a registered nurse in South Africa:
1) Apply and enroll at a credited nursing school by the SA Nursing Council (sanc.co.za). To obtain an application form, contact your school of choice via email or in person to collect a form.
2) After completing the studies, new nurses must first complete a year of mandatory community service before entering the workforce.
3) After graduation, the school will send a Certificate of Completion to the SANC.
4) You will then be required to register with the SA Nursing Council.
To register you will need to present the following documents:
- Proof of identity
- Certificate of good character and standing
- Proof of your qualifications
- Prescribed registration fee
- Further reports and information concerning your application as may be required by the registrar
- Finally, you have to sit for the SANC-administered nursing exam that fits with the specific qualification you seek. There are exams for the different categories of nursing professions. To view the exam schedule, visit the SANC’s website.
What are the Requirements to Study Nursing in South Africa?
There are several routes you to take to become a qualified nurse in South Africa.
i) A four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing
Requirements:
National Senior Certificate (NSC) or an equivalent qualification at exit level 4.
Subjects
Mathematics, Life Orientation, First additional or home language, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences; all with grades of (50-59%).
ii. A three-year diploma
Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) equivalent qualification at exit level 3 or 4.
Subjects
English, life orientation, first additional or home language, four other Subjects; all with grades of (50-59%).
iii) A one-year higher certificate in Auxiliary Nursing
Requirements
National Senior Certificate (NSC) equivalent qualification at exit level 3 or 4.
Subjects
English, Life Orientation, First additional or home language, Four other Subjects; all with grades of (50-59%).
iv. A one-year postgraduate advanced diploma in nursing and midwifery on top of your degree or diploma (Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Nursing)
Requirements
Must have completed -A Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery.
-A Bachelor in Nursing Sciences.
Two years experience as a professional nurse or midwife; including one year in the field of study interest in the last five years.
This is a diverse field in which you can work not only in hospitals but in other healthcare facilities such as schools, correctional facilities, and even war zones. Before settling in any program, it is best to research different institutions to decide on the best package for you. Once you have decided on a specific training institute, visit the SA Nursing Council’s list of accredited Nursing Colleges in South Africa to verify its credibility since many private schools have yet to be certified.
