Khanyisa Nursing School is a private nursing education provider with a main campus in Johannesburg and sub-campuses at Witbank, Kroonstad, Bushbuckridge and Tonga. It offers a Higher Certificate in Nursing Auxiliary and a Diploma in Nursing, both accredited with the Council on Higher Education and registered with SAQA.
Khanyisa has cancelled online registration and now requires applicants to apply in person at their nearest campus. The school also warns applicants not to make any payment for admission until the interview process is complete, and states that banking details can only be obtained from its campuses.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Khanyisa assesses applications against the following.
- A National Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification
- Named subjects at the levels the programme requires
- Proficiency in English, which is the medium of instruction
- Completion of an interview, which is required before admission
- Health screening and police clearance before clinical placement
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
Two programmes are offered. The Higher Certificate in Nursing Auxiliary is the entry-level qualification, and the Diploma in Nursing is the longer route towards general nurse registration.
Khanyisa states that both are accredited with the Council on Higher Education, registered with SAQA and provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training, and that its campuses are accredited with the South African Nursing Council.
Provisional registration with the department is not the same as full registration. It is worth asking the school directly what the current registration status is for the programme and campus you are applying to.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
English proficiency is explicitly required because it is the medium of instruction. Science subjects are required for the diploma route, reflecting its anatomy and physiology content.
The auxiliary certificate carries lighter subject requirements than the diploma, which makes it the accessible entry point for applicants who do not meet diploma requirements. It articulates upward through recognised bridging routes.
Because specific subject levels differ by programme and intake, confirm them with the campus rather than relying on figures published by third-party application websites, which are frequently inaccurate for private colleges.
Documents and Application Requirements
Expect to provide the following at your nearest campus.
- Your school leaving certificate or latest results
- Certified copies of any tertiary academic records
- A certified copy of your identity document
- A marriage certificate or divorce decree, where your name has changed
- Sworn translations of any document not in English or Afrikaans
- A medical or health screening report and a police clearance certificate
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Admission follows an interview, and Khanyisa states that admission is only granted after the interview process is completed, with further information provided at that point.
Treat the school own payment warning seriously. Khanyisa states that no payment should be made for admission until the interview process is complete, that banking details are available only from its campuses, and that instant cash send and eWallet payments are not accepted. Anyone requesting payment on other terms should be treated as fraudulent.
Online registration has been cancelled, so apply in person at your nearest campus during working hours rather than through any third-party website offering to submit an application on your behalf. Confirm accreditation with the South African Nursing Council before paying anything, since only an accredited programme leads to registration and therefore to practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply to Khanyisa online?
No. Khanyisa has cancelled online registration and asks applicants to visit their nearest campus during working hours.
What programmes does Khanyisa offer?
A Higher Certificate in Nursing Auxiliary and a Diploma in Nursing, accredited with the Council on Higher Education and registered with SAQA.
When should I pay?
Not until the interview process is complete. Khanyisa states that banking details come only from its campuses and that instant cash send and eWallet payments are not accepted.
Where are the campuses?
A main campus in Johannesburg, with sub-campuses at Witbank, Kroonstad, Bushbuckridge and Tonga.
Source: Khanyisa Nursing School official website notices, checked August 2026. Confirm current entry requirements, campus registration status and intake dates with the school directly. Confirm accreditation with the South African Nursing Council before paying anything, since only an accredited programme leads to registration and therefore to practice. See nursing college requirements, nursing requirements and browse all education requirements.