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Kings Commercial College

Private secondary school · Hillcrest, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Kings Commercial College is a private secondary school based in Hillcrest, Mthatha. Its last matric group achieved a 90.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Kings Commercial College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Hillcrest, Mthatha, Kings Commercial College operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

239
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kings Commercial 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 Kings Commercial College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 73 learners from Kings Commercial College who wrote matric in 2025, 90.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231018584.2%
20241018483.2%
2025736690.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kings Commercial College offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics634469.8%
Mathematical Literacy383284.2%
Physical Sciences514180.4%
Life Sciences796683.5%
Agricultural Sciences252392.0%
Accounting10660.0%
Business Studies221568.2%
Economics9666.7%
Geography5050100.0%
History434297.7%
English First Additional Language9595100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Kings Commercial College compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Kings Commercial College's 239; 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 Kings Commercial College's 90.4%.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kings Commercial College, 2,116 compared with 239; 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 Kings Commercial College's 90.4%.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Kings Commercial College, 1,950 compared with 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Kings Commercial College's 90.4%.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Kings Commercial College's 239, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Kings Commercial College.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Kings Commercial College's 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Kings Commercial College's 90.4%.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Kings Commercial College's 239; 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 Kings Commercial College's 90.4%.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Kings Commercial College, 1,950 compared with 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Kings Commercial College's 90.4%.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Kings Commercial College's 239, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Kings Commercial College.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Kings Commercial College's 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Kings Commercial College's 90.4%.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Kings Commercial College's 239; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.1% against Kings Commercial College's 90.4%.
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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
16 Eagle Street, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
16 Eagle Street, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
047 150 0017
Website
kingscommercialcollege.co.za
Email
admin@kingscomcol.co.za
EMIS number
200401390

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kings Commercial 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 Kings Commercial College directly, on 047 150 0017, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kings Commercial 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Kings Commercial College the best school in Mthatha?
On the numbers that are published, Kings Commercial College's matric pass rate of 90.4% 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 Kings Commercial College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kings Commercial College?
Kings Commercial College reported 239 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Kings Commercial College?
Yes. As a private school, Kings Commercial 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 Kings Commercial College's matric results like?
Kings Commercial College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.4%, in 2025. That's up from 84.2% in 2023.
Is Kings Commercial College a public or private school?
Kings Commercial College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Kings Commercial College?
You can call 047 150 0017. It is located at 16 Eagle Street, Mthatha, 5099.
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