Here’s a comprehensive list of public nursing colleges, private nursing colleges, and universities offering nursing qualifications in South Africa, along with their official websites.
Public Nursing Colleges
| Nursing College | Province | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng College of Nursing | Gauteng | https://gcon.gauteng.gov.za |
| Ann Latsky Nursing College | Gauteng | https://www.gauteng.gov.za |
| Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College | Gauteng | https://www.gauteng.gov.za |
| Bonalesedi Nursing College | Gauteng | https://www.gauteng.gov.za |
| SG Lourens Nursing College | Gauteng | https://www.gauteng.gov.za |
| Limpopo College of Nursing | Limpopo | https://www.dhs.limpopo.gov.za |
| KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing | KwaZulu-Natal | https://www.kznhealth.gov.za |
| Eastern Cape College of Nursing | Eastern Cape | https://www.echealth.gov.za |
| Lilitha College of Nursing | Eastern Cape | https://lilitha.ecprov.gov.za |
| Free State School of Nursing | Free State | https://www.health.fs.gov.za |
| North West College of Nursing | North West | https://www.nwpg.gov.za/health |
| Mpumalanga College of Nursing | Mpumalanga | https://www.mpuhealth.gov.za |
| Northern Cape College of Nursing | Northern Cape | https://www.northerncape.gov.za/health |
| Western Cape College of Nursing | Western Cape | https://www.westerncape.gov.za/general-publication/western-cape-college-nursing |
Private Nursing Colleges
| Nursing College | Province | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| Netcare Education | Nationwide | https://www.netcare.co.za |
| Life Healthcare College of Learning | Nationwide | https://www.lifehealthcare.co.za |
| Mediclinic Higher Education | Nationwide | https://www.mediclinic.co.za |
| Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy | Gauteng | https://www.thutobophelo.ac.za |
| Ukwazi School of Nursing | Gauteng | https://www.ukwazi.co.za |
| Empilweni Education | Gauteng | https://www.empilweni.net |
| Khanyisa Nursing School | Gauteng | https://www.khanyisanursing.co.za |
| Africa Health Care Nursing College | Free State | https://www.africahealthcare.co.za |
| Michaelmas Nursing School | KwaZulu-Natal | https://www.michaelmas.co.za |
| ROSTEC College (Health Sciences) | Gauteng | https://www.rostec.ac.za |
| Prestige Academy (Health Programmes) | Western Cape | https://www.prestigeacademy.co.za |
| Academy of Nursing Education and Healthcare Training (ANEHT) | Gauteng | https://www.aneht.co.za |
| DCC Campus | KwaZulu-Natal | https://www.dcccampus.co.za |
| Henrietta Stockdale Nursing College | KwaZulu-Natal | https://www.hsnc.co.za |
Universities Offering Bachelor of Nursing Degrees
| University | Province | Official Website |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pretoria | Gauteng | https://www.up.ac.za |
| University of Cape Town | Western Cape | https://www.uct.ac.za |
| University of the Witwatersrand | Gauteng | https://www.wits.ac.za |
| Stellenbosch University | Western Cape | https://www.sun.ac.za |
| University of Johannesburg | Gauteng | https://www.uj.ac.za |
| University of KwaZulu-Natal | KwaZulu-Natal | https://www.ukzn.ac.za |
| University of the Free State | Free State | https://www.ufs.ac.za |
| North-West University | North West | https://www.nwu.ac.za |
| Nelson Mandela University | Eastern Cape | https://www.mandela.ac.za |
| University of Limpopo | Limpopo | https://www.ul.ac.za |
| University of Venda | Limpopo | https://www.univen.ac.za |
| University of Fort Hare | Eastern Cape | https://www.ufh.ac.za |
| Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University | Gauteng | https://www.smu.ac.za |
| University of South Africa (UNISA) | Gauteng | https://www.unisa.ac.za |
Military Nursing School
| Institution | Official Website |
|---|---|
| South African Military Health Service Nursing College | https://www.dod.mil.za |
Nursing Qualifications Available
Depending on the institution, you can study:
- Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing
- Diploma in Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing (BNursing)
- Advanced Diploma in Midwifery
- Advanced Diploma in Primary Health Care
- Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
- Master of Nursing
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing
Important Accreditation Bodies
Before applying, make sure the nursing school is accredited by:
- South African Nursing Council (SANC): https://www.sanc.co.za
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET): https://www.dhet.gov.za
- Council on Higher Education (CHE): https://www.che.ac.za
Note: South Africa has more than 80 accredited nursing education institutions (NEIs), including public colleges, private colleges, universities, and hospital-based training providers. The South African Nursing Council (SANC) maintains the official and most up-to-date register of accredited nursing education institutions. Before applying, always verify that your chosen institution and programme are currently accredited with SANC.
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