20 Biggest Hospitals in South Africa

Rankings of the biggest hospitals in South Africa based on patient care, medical expertise, and healthcare outcomes.

20 Biggest Hospitals in South Africa
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
1st
Rank: 1st#1

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, located in Soweto, Johannesburg, is one of the largest hospitals in the world by number of beds. It is a major public teaching hospital affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand, providing a wide range of medical services and serving as a crucial healthcare facility for the region.

PublicTeachingJohannesburg
Tygerberg Hospital
2nd
Rank: 2nd#2

Tygerberg Hospital

Tygerberg Hospital is a large public teaching hospital located in Parow, Cape Town. It is the largest hospital in the Western Cape and is affiliated with Stellenbosch University, serving as a major training site for medical professionals and providing specialized healthcare services to the region.

PublicTeachingCape Town
Edendale Hospital
3rd
Rank: 3rd#3

Edendale Hospital

Edendale Hospital is a public teaching hospital located in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. It is affiliated with the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine (part of the University of KwaZulu-Natal) and serves as a key healthcare provider and training facility in the region.

PublicTeachingPietermaritzburg
Steve Biko Academic Hospital
4th
Rank: 4th#4

Steve Biko Academic Hospital

Steve Biko Academic Hospital is a major public teaching hospital located in Pretoria, Gauteng. It is affiliated with the University of Pretoria and is a leading center for specialized medical care and research in South Africa.

PublicTeachingPretoria
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
5th
Rank: 5th#5

Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital

Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital is a state-of-the-art public teaching hospital located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. It is affiliated with the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is a major referral center for complex medical cases, equipped with advanced technology.

PublicTeachingDurban
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
6th
Rank: 6th#6

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital is a large public teaching hospital in Johannesburg, affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand. It provides a wide range of medical services and is a key training institution for healthcare professionals.

PublicTeachingJohannesburg
Frere Hospital
7th
Rank: 7th#7

Frere Hospital

Frere Hospital is a large public teaching hospital located in East London, Eastern Cape. It is affiliated with Walter Sisulu University and serves as a major healthcare provider and training facility for the Eastern Cape region.

PublicTeachingEastern Cape
King Edward VIII Hospital
8th
Rank: 8th#8

King Edward VIII Hospital

King Edward VIII Hospital is a large public hospital located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. It is a significant healthcare facility serving the community in Durban and surrounding areas.

PublicGeneralDurban
Addington Hospital
9th
Rank: 9th#9

Addington Hospital

Addington Hospital is a public hospital located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Situated near the beachfront, it provides healthcare services to the community.

PublicGeneralDurban
Tambo Memorial Hospital
10th
Rank: 10th#10

Tambo Memorial Hospital

Tambo Memorial Hospital is a public hospital located in Boksburg, Gauteng. It serves the healthcare needs of the community in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality.

PublicGeneralGauteng
Milpark Hospital
11th
Rank: 11th#11

Milpark Hospital

Milpark Hospital is a well-known private hospital located in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Part of the Netcare group, it is recognized for its specialized units, including a leading trauma and emergency unit.

PrivateSpecializedJohannesburg
Netcare Unitas Hospital
12th
Rank: 12th#12

Netcare Unitas Hospital

Netcare Unitas Hospital, located in Centurion, Gauteng, is one of the largest private hospitals in South Africa. It offers a wide range of medical and surgical services and is part of the Netcare group.

PrivateLargeGauteng
Mediclinic Panorama
13th
Rank: 13th#13

Mediclinic Panorama

Mediclinic Panorama is a large private hospital located in Cape Town, Western Cape. Part of the Mediclinic group, it provides a broad spectrum of medical services and is known for its specialized units.

PrivateSpecializedCape Town
Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital
14th
Rank: 14th#14

Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital

Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital is a private hospital located in Cape Town, Western Cape, part of the Life Healthcare group. It is known for its specialized services, particularly in cardiac and oncology care.

PrivateSpecializedCape Town
Netcare St Augustine's Hospital
15th
Rank: 15th#15

Netcare St Augustine's Hospital

Netcare St Augustine's Hospital is a private hospital located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, part of the Netcare group. It offers a wide range of medical and surgical services to the community.

PrivateGeneralDurban
Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre
16th
Rank: 16th#16

Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre

Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre is a private hospital located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, part of the Lenmed group. It is particularly known for its cardiac services.

PrivateCardiacDurban
Mediclinic Morningside
17th
Rank: 17th#17

Mediclinic Morningside

Mediclinic Morningside is a private hospital located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, part of the Mediclinic group. It provides a range of medical services in the affluent Morningside area.

PrivateGeneralJohannesburg
Mediclinic Milnerton
18th
Rank: 18th#18

Mediclinic Milnerton

Mediclinic Milnerton is a private hospital located in Cape Town, Western Cape, part of the Mediclinic group. It serves the Milnerton area and provides a variety of medical services.

PrivateGeneralCape Town
Mediclinic Stellenbosch
19th
Rank: 19th#19

Mediclinic Stellenbosch

Mediclinic Stellenbosch is a private hospital located in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, part of the Mediclinic group. It provides medical services to the Stellenbosch community and surrounding areas.

PrivateGeneralStellenbosch
Valkenberg Hospital
20th
Rank: 20th#20

Valkenberg Hospital

Valkenberg Hospital is a large public psychiatric hospital located in Cape Town, Western Cape. It is affiliated with the University of Cape Town and is a key institution for psychiatric care, training, and research in the region.

PublicPsychiatricCape Town