Khanyisa Nursing School (Pty) Ltd, South Africa

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About Khanyisa Nursing School (Pty) Ltd

Khanyisa Nursing School (Pty) Ltd is a private higher education institution registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under certificate 2018/HE07/003. Founded in 2002 by Mrs A.L. Nkuna, it began in Rossettenville, Johannesburg, with sixteen learner auxiliary nurses. The name khanyisa means "to enlighten" in isiZulu.

The school offers two full-time contact qualifications at all five campuses: the Higher Certificate in Nursing (NQF 5, 120 credits, one year, SAQA ID 110269; formerly the Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing) and the Diploma in Nursing (NQF 6, 360 credits, three years, SAQA ID 110301). Both are HEQSF aligned and registered under section 54(3) of the Higher Education Act until 31 December 2027, with clinical components meeting South African Nursing Council (SANC) requirements. Graduates register with SANC as auxiliary or general nurses.

The main campus is at 234 Donnelly Street, Kenilworth, Rossettenville, Johannesburg, with sub-campuses in Bushbuckridge, eMalahleni (Witbank) and Tonga in Mpumalanga, and Kroonstad in the Free State. The main campus has two lecture theatres, a clinical skills laboratory and the Khanyisa Library and Resource Centre; Witbank and Kroonstad have simulation rooms. Clinical placements run at partner public and private hospitals and clinics, and a shuttle network serves students in Mpumalanga.

Student life is coordinated by the Student Representative Council, with an inter-campus netball league, a choir, an outreach brigade, chess, a health-tech club and faith societies. Free confidential counselling, peer mentorship, Saturday revision clinics and a financial hardship fund support students. Teaching is in English. Applicants must be South African ID holders or hold a valid study permit.

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Khanyisa bursaries

Khanyisa Merit Bursary: up to 50% of tuition for the top five academic applicants per campus per year, awarded after first-semester results.
Maviljan Community Bursary: full tuition for two learners per year from the Bushbuckridge Sub-Campus catchment area, funded by alumni donors.
Mining-belt Worker Family Grant: 30% tuition rebate for children of registered mineworkers in the eMalahleni and Highveld districts.
Public-Sector Service Bond: full tuition with a two-year service bond at a partner public hospital after graduation.
Women in Health Empowerment Fund: stipend support for mature women (28+) returning to study after at least five years of caregiving work.

The school is a registered participating institution for selected public funding schemes (NSFAS and Funza Lushaka); conditions apply. A financial hardship fund gives emergency support for transport, residence and meals. Details: Admissions, fees and bursaries.

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Higher Certificate in Nursing (NQF 5)

NSC with English at 40% minimum
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy at 30%
Life Sciences at 40% (recommended)
South African ID or valid study permit
Medical fitness certificate and clear police clearance

Diploma in Nursing (NQF 6)

NSC with Bachelor's or Diploma endorsement
English Home Language or First Additional Language at 50% or higher
Life Sciences 50% or higher; Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 40% or higher
Clear police clearance and medical fitness certificate
Mature-age entry (RPL) considered for applicants aged 23 and over

Progression

Higher Certificate graduates may apply for credit-bearing recognition into the Diploma through RPL; up to 60 credits may be recognised.

Applications, 2027 intake

Applications open 1 July 2026; early bird deadline 30 September 2026; final deadline 30 November 2026 (subject to capacity); term begins 2 February 2027.
Steps: choose programme and campus; complete the online or printed application form; attach certified ID, NSC results (or latest school report) and a passport photo; pay the non-refundable R350 application fee by EFT or cash; attend an admissions interview (in person or by video). Outcomes within fourteen working days of a complete application.

Fees (2027)

Higher Certificate R38,400 per year; Diploma R52,800 per year; once-off registration R3,200; uniform and equipment pack R2,950. Fees can be paid in full or in 10 monthly instalments by debit order.

Johannesburg (main campus), 234 Donnelly Street, Kenilworth, Rossettenville: both programmes; two lecture theatres, clinical skills laboratory, library and resource centre, SRC offices.
Bushbuckridge, Maviljan Village, Mpumalanga: both programmes; residence options nearby; shuttle from Acornhoek.
Witbank (eMalahleni), 37 Beatty Street, Mpumalanga: both programmes; simulation room and maternal-and-newborn simulation suite.
Tonga, KwaMhlushwa Village, Mpumalanga: both programmes; community-based learning from semester one.
Kroonstad, 5th Floor, Adami House, Free State: both programmes; small simulation suite.

The library is open 07:30 to 20:30 on weekdays and 09:00 to 14:00 on Saturdays in exam season.

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