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Holy Family College

Private combined school · Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal · Umlazi district (Ethusini circuit)

Holy Family College is a private combined school in Umbilo. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Located in Umbilo, Holy Family College is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

150
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Holy Family College 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 Family College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Holy Family College entered 27 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023312890.3%
20243333100.0%
20252727100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5411142.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Holy Family College offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics131184.6%
Mathematical Literacy2020100.0%
Physical Sciences8450.0%
Life Sciences1212100.0%
Accounting33100.0%
Business Studies12541.7%
Geography222195.5%
History1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umlazi district

Here is how Holy Family College compares with 5 other schools listed under Umlazi district.

  • Ogwini Comprehensive Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,782 learners against Holy Family College's 150; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against Holy Family College's 100%.
  • Andrew Zondo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,964 learners against Holy Family College's 150; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thamela Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Family College, 1,912 compared with 150; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyabonga Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Family College, 1,897 compared with 150; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Windy Heights Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Family College, 1,887 compared with 150; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Convent Close Off Francois Road, Umbilo, Berea, 4013
Postal
P.o.box 17075, Congella, 4013
Telephone
031 205 5083
Website
holyfamilycollege.co.za
Email
info@holyfamilycollege.co.za
EMIS number
500302253

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Holy Family College?
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 Family College directly, on 031 205 5083 or by email at deputy@holyfamilycollege.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Holy Family College?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Holy Family College the best school in Umlazi?
On the numbers that are published, Holy Family College's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of OGWINI COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at 86.2%.
How many other schools are there in Umlazi besides Holy Family College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umlazi.
How big are the classes at Holy Family College?
Holy Family College reported 150 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Family College?
Yes. As a private school, Holy Family College 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 Family College's matric results like?
Holy Family College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 90.3% in 2023.
Is Holy Family College a public or private school?
Holy Family College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Holy Family College?
You can call 031 205 5083 or email deputy@holyfamilycollege.co.za. It is located at Convent Close Off Francois Road, Umbilo, Berea, 4013.