Rustenburg Educational College

Rustenburg Educational College was founded in August 1992 as a Private Secondary School. During 1994 the school was officially registered by the Department of Education together with a report of excellence. This put the school in the unique position of being the only private owned English Language High School in the North West Province.

Since 1995 the school excelled in matric results with an annual percentage between 90 % and 100 % receiving accolades from the Department of Education for the past 17 years.

Mrs Nina Peens, founder and sole owner of the school, was the winner of the Businesswoman of the Year Contest: Entrepreneur Division, in 1996. In recognition of this she was awarded a trophy by the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce.

Rustenburg Educational College, well established by its reputation for academic excellence, remains the leading Private School in the North West Province. We are proud of our achievements, and are now able to offer superb hostel facilities to approved students.

The School is situated in the tranquil country surroundings of the Olifantsnek Dam just nine (9) kilometres from the Waterfall Mall. Twenty five (25) learners per classroom ensure unique individual attention and professional assistance.

Lead the way to greater knowledge through professional education on a high standard.We strive to produce responsible and balanced citizens who can cope in the adult world.Educating learners in a classroom environment of only twenty five (25) learners per class.

Providing relevant, meaningful and challenging education and staying ahead of education development.

Since establishment during 1992 the school excelled in matric results with an annual percentage between 90% and 100% to date; receiving accolades from the Department of Education for the past 25 years. The school is well established by its reputation for academic excellence and remains the leading Private School in the North West Province. We are proud of our academic achievements and also provide superb boarding facilities to approved learners.

• Commerce
• Science
• Humanities

Each programme has a unique set of subjects to meet the needs of the students and advise them on the best options. Entry examinations are conducted for which grade 8 and 9 learners must obtain a minimum of 50% to be accepted. The academic policy of REC is that all learners must achieve at least 60% pass rate throughout the year to keep their space in the school. No learner will receive free marks they did not earn.

REC is the only school in the North West province that has a soccer academy and boarding school for players. Our approach to soccer is a holistic one and we stretch the importance of a balanced life. Therefore we see to the academic development of the students, while we develop the student on the soccer field. We also have a consulting dietitian who designs diet plans for our soccer students to which the hostel adheres.

As part of the humanities division of the curriculum, hospitality studies forms an important part. REC is registered with the South African Chefs association which means that our students receive the best skills in culinary refinement. For learners to continue in the culinary field, we now offer grade 13 and 14 the equivalent to N3 and N4. This will be affiliated to the Cornerstone University, Cape Town and learners will receive full accredited degrees and diplomas.

REC has one of the most beautiful soccer pitches in South Africa. We were formally aligned to the Mamelodi Sundowns, but as of 2018, our players are exclusive to our own academy. However, we do allow sponsorships for soccer learners. We advise that this sponsorship accommodates REC’s holistic approach to soccer. We are of the view that it is important for our soccer students to receive a formal education as professional soccer careers have a expiry date, based on age. We do not want our alumni to have no fall back education.