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Education in Dobsonville covers public and private schools, early childhood centres and a public TVET college campus. For study after school, the public college campus in Dobsonville is SWGC Dobsonville Campus, part of South West Gauteng TVET College, which offers NC(V) Business Studies, Report 191 business diplomas and occupational programmes at 5604 Van Onselen Road.
Use this page to find the right guide: school listings, college courses and fees, or how to apply. Admission dates change every year, so dates below are marked with the day we checked them.
College: SWGC Dobsonville Campus, 5604 Van Onselen Road, Dobsonville. Tel: 010 141 4000.
College applications: SWGC’s 2026 windows have closed and 2027 dates were not yet published on 13 September 2026. See SWGC Dobsonville Campus Application.
Grade 1 and Grade 8 (public schools, 2027): the GDE online application period ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. GDE lists late applications from 4 December 2026 to 31 January 2027.
Last checked: 13 September 2026.
Browse Education in Dobsonville
Our main education guides:
- Dobsonville Schools: primary schools, high schools and early learning in and around Dobsonville
- SWGC Dobsonville Campus: contact details, programmes, entry requirements and funding
- SWGC Dobsonville Campus Courses & Fees: programme options and what they cost
- SWGC Dobsonville Campus Application: application status, documents and step-by-step instructions
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SWGC Dobsonville Campus (TVET college)
The campus, often called Dobsonville College, is run by South West Gauteng TVET College under the Department of Higher Education and Training. According to the SWGC 2026 prospectus, it offers:
- NC(V) Business Studies, Levels 2 to 4: Finance, Economics and Accounting; Marketing; Office Administration
- Report 191 N5 to N6: Business Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Public Management and Popular Music
- Occupational Certificates: Bookkeeper and Marketing Coordinator
- Learnerships including FETC Project Management and NC Community Development
Compare programmes on SWGC Dobsonville Campus Courses & Fees.
Schools
Dobsonville and the surrounding Soweto suburbs have public primary and secondary schools as well as private schools and early learning centres. Our Dobsonville Schools guide covers schools in and around Dobsonville.
Contact Details & Opening Hours
| Organisation | Contact | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| SWGC Dobsonville Campus | 010 141 4000 | [email protected] | 5604 Van Onselen Road, Dobsonville, 1863 | 13 Sep 2026 |
| SWGC call centre | 086 176 8849 | 13 Sep 2026 |
| GDE online admissions (Grade 1 and 8) | gdeadmissions.gov.za | 13 Sep 2026 |
SWGC does not publish office hours for the Dobsonville campus, and school office hours vary. Phone before you visit, especially during school holidays and registration periods.
Browse by Location or Type
- Early childhood development: creches, day care centres and pre-schools for children under school-going age.
- Primary schools: Grade R to Grade 7. Public school places for Grade 1 are allocated through the GDE online admissions system.
- High schools: Grade 8 to Grade 12. Grade 8 places are also applied for through GDE online admissions.
- TVET college: SWGC Dobsonville Campus for NC(V), Report 191 and occupational programmes.
- Other SWGC campuses nearby: SWGC also has Molapo and George Tabor campuses in Soweto and Roodepoort and Roodepoort West campuses, with different programmes.
Dobsonville includes extensions such as Ext 2 and Ext 3 as well as Dobsonville Gardens, so check the exact street address of a school or centre before you choose. See Dobsonville Schools for school locations.
How to Choose
- Check the admission rules first. For public schools, GDE feeder zones linked to your address affect placement. For SWGC, your highest school result decides which programmes you qualify for.
- Confirm fees and funding. Public school fees vary by school. At SWGC, NSFAS funding covers qualifying students, while self-funded students pay a first instalment at enrolment.
- Visit or phone. Ask about class sizes, subjects, transport and what documents you need.
- Use official channels only. Apply through gdeadmissions.gov.za for public schools and swgc.co.za for the college. Do not pay anyone to apply for you.
Related Local Services
- NSFAS: government bursaries for TVET and university students, applied for online at nsfas.org.za. NSFAS sets its own application windows.
- Gauteng Department of Education: online admissions, feeder zone searches and late applications at gdeadmissions.gov.za.
- SWGC student support: SWGC lists student support services and NSFAS information on its website.
Recently Updated Pages
- SWGC Dobsonville Campus: checked 13 September 2026
- SWGC Dobsonville Campus Application: checked 13 September 2026
- SWGC Dobsonville Campus Courses & Fees
- Dobsonville Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a college in Dobsonville?
Yes. South West Gauteng TVET College has a campus at 5604 Van Onselen Road, Dobsonville. It is a public TVET college, and its campus phone number is 010 141 4000.
Are SWGC applications open for 2027?
Not as far as we could see. On 13 September 2026, SWGC’s website still showed its 2026 schedule, with all windows closed, and no 2027 dates. Check swgc.co.za or phone the campus.
When do Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 close?
The GDE admissions calendar shows the online application period ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. It lists placement offers from 15 October 2026 and late applications from 4 December 2026 to 31 January 2027, for schools that still have space.
Can I study at SWGC Dobsonville if I did not finish matric?
Yes, for NC(V) programmes. The SWGC 2026 prospectus says applicants who passed Grade 9, 10 or 11 qualify for NC(V), while Grade 12 holders apply for Report 191 and some occupational programmes.