Christ The King International Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about Christ The King International Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Christ The King International Secondary School is a private secondary school serving families in and around Mthatha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Christ The King International Secondary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Christ The King International Secondary School entered 28 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 50% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	25	12	48.0%
2024	28	18	64.3%
2025	28	14	50.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Christ The King International Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Accounting led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	18	3	16.7%
Mathematical Literacy	10	6	60.0%
Physical Sciences	8	2	25.0%
Life Sciences	20	17	85.0%
Agricultural Sciences	10	9	90.0%
Accounting	2	2	100.0%
Business Studies	4	3	75.0%
Economics	3	3	100.0%
Geography	13	11	84.6%
History	9	7	77.8%
English First Additional Language	28	28	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Christ The King International Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 52; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Christ The King International Secondary School's 50%.
Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Christ The King International Secondary School's 52; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against Christ The King International Secondary School's 50%.
St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Christ The King International Secondary School's 52; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Christ The King International Secondary School's 50%.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Christ The King International Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 52, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Christ The King International Secondary School.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Christ The King International Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 52; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 58.5% against Christ The King International Secondary School's 50%.

Mthatha

Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Christ The King International Secondary School, 2,172 compared with 52; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Christ The King International Secondary School's 50%.
St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Christ The King International Secondary School's 52; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Christ The King International Secondary School's 50%.
Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Christ The King International Secondary School, 1,910 compared with 52, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Christ The King International Secondary School.
Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Christ The King International Secondary School, 1,870 compared with 52; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 58.5% against Christ The King International Secondary School's 50%.
Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Christ The King International Secondary School, 1,817 compared with 52; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.1% against Christ The King International Secondary School's 50%.

Admissions

How to apply

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: E.c.d.c Premises, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Postal: P.o. Box 70 Elliot Street, Cbd, Mthatha, 5099,
Telephone: 078 583 8478
EMIS number: 200404018

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Christ The King International Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Christ The King International Secondary School directly, on 078 583 8478, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Christ The King International Secondary School?

Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is Christ The King International Secondary School the best school in Mthatha?

On the numbers that are published, Christ The King International Secondary School's matric pass rate of 50% is lower than ZIMELE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Christ The King International Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Christ The King International Secondary School?

Christ The King International Secondary School reported 52 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 5 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Christ The King International Secondary School?

Yes. As a private school, Christ The King International Secondary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Christ The King International Secondary School's matric results like?

Christ The King International Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 50%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 48% since 2023.

Is Christ The King International Secondary School a public or private school?

Christ The King International Secondary School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Christ The King International Secondary School?

You can call 078 583 8478. It is located at E.c.d.c Premises, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099.