2021 school year: Less time in class, higher fees
By Taschica Pillay
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Durban - Parents at public and private school are forking out more in fees, despite spending less time in the classroom.
Schools in KwaZulu-Natal contacted by the Sunday Tribune have increased their fees between 2% and 7%.
Northlands Girls’ High School in Durban North was the only school surveyed whose fees remained unchanged from last year, with Grade 8s paying R44780 and grades 9 to 12 R42536.
Theven Reddy, principal of Northlands said 2020 was a difficult year for parents, and a decision was, therefore, taken to offer parents a reprieve and not increase school fees.