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Holy Cross School

Private primary school · Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Holy Cross School is a private primary school in Grahamstown. Around 113 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Holy Cross School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Grahamstown, Holy Cross School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

113
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Holy Cross School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Holy Cross School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sarah Baartman district with Holy Cross School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Holy Cross School's 113; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross School, 1,751 compared with 113; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Holy Cross School's 113; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Holy Cross School's 113; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross School, 1,490 compared with 113; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Grahamstown

And within Grahamstown itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Nombulelo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 895 learners against Holy Cross School's 113; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 858 learners against Holy Cross School's 113; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mary Waters Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross School, 854 compared with 113; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 827 learners against Holy Cross School's 113; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Dickerson Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross School, 757 compared with 113; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mariya Umama Wethemba Monastery, Highlands Road, Grahamstown, 6139
Postal
P O Box 6035, Grahamstown, 6141
Telephone
076 812 7672
Website
holycrossmakhanda.org
EMIS number
200100930

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross School directly, on 076 812 7672, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Holy Cross School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Holy Cross School the best school in Grahamstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Holy Cross School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Grahamstown besides Holy Cross School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Holy Cross School?
Holy Cross School reported 113 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 School?
Yes. As a private school, Holy Cross 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.
Is Holy Cross School a public or private school?
Holy Cross School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Holy Cross School?
You can call 076 812 7672. It is located at Mariya Umama Wethemba Monastery, Highlands Road, Grahamstown, 6139.
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