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South African Schools

A teacher
for every
classroom.

Whether your school is in Khayelitsha or Constantia, we place qualified, vetted teachers across every tier of the South African schooling system — free for those who cannot afford it, fee-paying for those who can.

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T1–T2 Schools
Free placement — Quintile 1 & 2 schools
T4–T5 Schools
Fee-paying schools fund pro bono work
5 tiers
Every type of SA school is covered

"Every fee a private school pays to Eduplace helps fund a free placement at a school that could not otherwise afford it. Quality recruitment with real social impact."

The Eduplace Cross-Subsidy Model

School Classification

Not all schools are the same.
Neither is our pricing.

South African schools are classified by the Department of Basic Education into quintiles based on the socioeconomic status of surrounding communities. Our fee model follows this classification directly.

Tier 1
No-Fee Schools
DBE Quintile 1 & 2
● FREE PLACEMENT
Poorest-served communities. State-funded schools. Eduplace places teachers at no cost — subsidised entirely by our fee-paying partners.
❤️

Pro bono. No invoice, no fees — ever.

Tier 2
Low-Income Schools
DBE Quintile 3
● FREE PLACEMENT
Working-class communities. Nominal school fees. Placement is fully subsidised through Eduplace's cross-subsidy model.
❤️

Pro bono. Funded by private school placements.

Tier 3
Mid-Income Schools
DBE Quintile 4 & 5
● REDUCED FEE
Higher-income public schools. Some school fees charged. Placement at a reduced rate — partial revenue contributes to the pro bono fund.
🤝

Affordable placement. Supports our mission.

Tier 4
Private Schools
Independent / Private
● FULL FEE
Fully self-funded private schools. Standard placement fee applies. Revenue directly subsidises free placements at Tier 1 & 2 schools.
🏫

Your fee funds a free placement elsewhere.

Tier 5
Premium Independent
Elite Independent Schools
● PREMIUM FEE
Historically affluent, premium-brand schools. Premium placement fee. Largest single contributor to Eduplace's social impact fund.
⭐

Premium service. Maximum impact.

Pro Bono Programme

If your school
cannot afford it,
we still help.

No school should go without a qualified teacher because they cannot afford a recruitment fee. Our pro bono programme exists to change that — and it is funded by the schools that can afford it.

  • Fully vetted, qualified teacher candidates
  • CV review, Loom video, and reference checks included
  • No invoice, no hidden costs, no conditions
  • Dedicated support from your Eduplace recruiter
  • Same quality as our fee-paying service

Who qualifies for a free placement?

Any school classified as a Quintile 1, 2, or 3 institution by the Department of Basic Education is eligible for Eduplace's pro bono recruitment service.

Eligibility Criteria

  • DBE-registered public school
  • Official quintile classification of 1, 2, or 3
  • Based in Western Cape (WCED schools currently prioritised)
  • Active teaching vacancy to fill

We ask only that you share your EMIS number and a brief outline of the role you need filled. Our team handles the rest.

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Private & Independent Schools

Exceptional teachers.
Real social return.

When your school partners with Eduplace, you get access to a thoroughly vetted pool of qualified SA teachers — and your recruitment fee directly funds placements at schools that cannot afford them.

  • 🔍
    Rigorous vetting process

    Every candidate completes CV review, Loom video interview, in-person interview, and full reference checks before reaching your desk.

  • ⚡
    Fast turnaround

    We maintain a live shortlist of candidates ready to place — typical turnaround from vacancy to shortlist is 5–10 working days.

  • 🎯
    Precise matching

    We match on subject specialisation, grade range, curriculum experience, and cultural fit — not just availability.

  • ❤️
    Your fee funds free placements

    Every placement you make subsidises a free placement at a Quintile 1 or 2 school. We report this impact to you annually.

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What your partnership funds

1
Tier 5 premium placement funds up to 3 pro bono placements at low-income schools
2
Annual impact report sent to your school showing exactly how your fee was used
3
Recognition as an Eduplace Impact Partner on our website and social channels
∞
A direct, measurable contribution to educational equity in South Africa

Process

From vacancy to placed
in five steps.

We handle the sourcing, vetting, and coordination. You review shortlisted candidates and confirm your choice.

1
Register
Submit your school details and vacancy. We classify your tier and confirm eligibility within 24 hours.
2
We Source
We search our database of 1,000+ vetted candidates and shortlist the best matches for your specific role.
3
You Review
Receive shortlisted profiles with CVs, Loom videos, and recruiter notes. Review at your pace.
4
Interview
Meet your preferred candidate directly. We facilitate and support the process from both sides.
5
Placed
Confirm your appointment. We handle paperwork coordination and invoice fee-paying schools. Pro bono schools pay nothing.

Ready to find your
next great teacher?

Whether your school qualifies for a free placement or you're partnering with us as a fee-paying school, the first step is the same.

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