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School near Mayfair, Johannesburg — Education Alive

Education Alive is the closest Applied Scholastics licensed school to Mayfair — just 15 minutes by taxi from Mayfair to our campus at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central. We offer Grade R to Grade 12 education using LRH Study Technology, and accept new students at any time of year.

3.2 km from Mayfair
15 minutes by taxi
Main taxi route
UMALUSI Accredited

Education Alive & Mayfair

The Best School for Families in Mayfair

Mayfair is a well-established residential neighbourhood west of Johannesburg CBD with a strong community character. The area is well-connected to the CBD by the Johannesburg taxi network, and many Mayfair families choose Education Alive for its Study Technology programme and flexible enrolment policy.

Families living in Mayfair choose Education Alive because it offers something no other school in the area provides: a full Applied Scholastics Study Technology programme, delivered by teachers who are trained in LRH Study Technology. Every student — from Grade R to Grade 12 — learns not just the curriculum, but how to learn.

The school is located in the Nelson Mandela Building at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central — a historic landmark in the heart of Johannesburg CBD. From Mayfair, the school is just 15 minutes by taxi, and is directly on the main Johannesburg CBD taxi route.

Education Alive is UMALUSI-accredited, registered with the South African Department of Education, and approved for government grants. The school follows the standard South African CAPS curriculum from Grade R through to the National Senior Certificate (Matric).

Students from Mayfair and surrounding areas learning at Education Alive school in Johannesburg CBD — Applied Scholastics Study Technology

Getting Here from Mayfair

15 minutes from Mayfair to Education Alive

Transport Options from Mayfair

Taxi from Mayfair along Main Reef Road to Johannesburg CBD
Taxi via Bree Street taxi rank to Harrison Street
Rea Vaya BRT from Mayfair to Gandhi Square
Drop-off directly at the Nelson Mandela Building front door on Harrison Street

Nearby Landmarks

Mayfair Shopping Centre
Crosby Park
Main Reef Road
Fordsburg (adjacent)
Johannesburg CBD (15 min taxi)

Education Alive Address

Nelson Mandela Building, 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central, 2000

Floors 1–6 · Drop-off at front door · Main taxi route

Why Choose Education Alive

What Makes Education Alive Different from Other Schools near Mayfair

Study Technology

The only school near Mayfair licensed by Applied Scholastics International to deliver LRH Study Technology. Students learn how to learn — not just what to learn.

Enrol Any Time

Unlike most schools, Education Alive accepts students from Mayfair at any point in the year, at any grade level from Grade R to Grade 12.

UMALUSI Accredited

Formally accredited by UMALUSI — the South African quality assurance body for general and further education. All qualifications are nationally recognised.

CAPS Curriculum

Follows the standard South African government CAPS curriculum from Grade R to Grade 12, including the National Senior Certificate (Matric) examination.

Coding & Robotics

Coding and Robotics is taught at all levels — from Foundation Phase through to FET — preparing students for the digital economy.

Co-Educational

Education Alive is a co-educational school, welcoming boys and girls from Mayfair and all surrounding Johannesburg areas.

Proudly Licensed by

Applied Scholastics International logo — Education Alive is an APS licensed school near {suburb}, Johannesburg

Education Alive is an officially licensed Applied Scholastics school serving Mayfair and all of Johannesburg. The Applied Scholastics name and logo are trademarks of Applied Scholastics International.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools near Mayfair — FAQ

Is there a good school near Mayfair in Johannesburg?
Education Alive at 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central is just 15 minutes from Mayfair by taxi. It is a UMALUSI-accredited, Applied Scholastics licensed school offering Grade R to Grade 12 education using LRH Study Technology.
How do I get from Mayfair to Education Alive?
From Mayfair, Education Alive is approximately 3.2 km away and takes about 15 minutes by taxi. The school is on the main Johannesburg CBD taxi route with drop-off directly at the front door of the Nelson Mandela Building, 37 Harrison Street.
Can children from Mayfair enrol at Education Alive at any time?
Yes. Education Alive accepts students from Mayfair and all surrounding areas at any point in the school year, at any grade level from Grade R to Grade 12. There is no fixed enrolment period.
What curriculum does Education Alive follow?
Education Alive follows the standard South African CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement) curriculum from Grade R to Grade 12. The school is UMALUSI-accredited and registered with the Department of Basic Education. In addition to the standard curriculum, all students receive LRH Study Technology training through Applied Scholastics International.
What is the phone number and address of Education Alive?
Phone: 011 492 2019. Address: Nelson Mandela Building, 37 Harrison Street, Johannesburg Central, Gauteng, 2000. The school is on the main taxi route in Johannesburg CBD, accessible from Mayfair by taxi, Rea Vaya BRT, or Metrorail.

Enrol from Mayfair — Any Grade, Any Time

Education Alive is just 15 minutes from Mayfair. Give your child the gift of Study Technology — the tools to truly learn, for life.