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
17
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
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.
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.
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.
