Holy Cross High School (Maitland) 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Holy Cross High School (Maitland), from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Holy Cross High School (Maitland) is a private secondary school in Maitland, City Of Cape Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

266

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Holy Cross High School (Maitland) 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

Holy Cross High School (Maitland) entered 59 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.7% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	57	53	93.0%
2024	72	67	93.1%
2025	59	47	79.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Holy Cross High School (Maitland) reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 98.2%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	16	10	62.5%
Mathematical Literacy	57	56	98.2%
Physical Sciences	12	11	91.7%
Life Sciences	30	23	76.7%
Accounting	9	8	88.9%
Business Studies	40	39	97.5%
Geography	30	28	93.3%
History	15	14	93.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross High School (Maitland), 1,845 compared with 266; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s 79.7%.
Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross High School (Maitland), 1,720 compared with 266; 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, 86.3% against Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s 79.7%.
Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross High School (Maitland), 1,682 compared with 266; is a private combined school, a different phase than Holy Cross High School (Maitland); and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s 79.7%.
Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross High School (Maitland), 1,634 compared with 266; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s 266; 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, 81.7% against Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s 79.7%.

Cape Town

Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s 266; is a private combined school, a different phase than Holy Cross High School (Maitland); and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s 79.7%.
Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s 266; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 84.7% against Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s 79.7%.
Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross High School (Maitland), 1,977 compared with 266; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s 266; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross High School (Maitland), 1,970 compared with 266; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

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: 161 Coronation Road Maitland 7405
Postal: P O Box 134 Maitland Unknown 7404
Telephone: 021 511 9365
EMIS number: 103000809

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Holy Cross High School (Maitland)?

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 Holy Cross High School (Maitland) directly, on 021 511 9365, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Holy Cross High School (Maitland)?

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 Holy Cross High School (Maitland) the best school in Cape Town?

On the numbers that are published, Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s matric pass rate of 79.7% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Holy Cross High School (Maitland)?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.

How big are the classes at Holy Cross High School (Maitland)?

Holy Cross High School (Maitland) reported 266 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Holy Cross High School (Maitland)?

Yes. As a private school, Holy Cross High School (Maitland) 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 Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s matric results like?

Holy Cross High School (Maitland)'s most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.7%, in 2025. That's down from 93% in 2023.

Is Holy Cross High School (Maitland) a public or private school?

Holy Cross High School (Maitland) is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact Holy Cross High School (Maitland)?

You can call 021 511 9365. It is located at 161 Coronation Road Maitland 7405.