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St Andrew's College

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

In Grahamstown, St Andrew's College operates as a private secondary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 442 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about St Andrew's College: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

St Andrew's College is a private secondary school serving families in and around Grahamstown. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

442
Learners
46
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St Andrew's College 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.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

Here is how St Andrew's College compares with 5 other schools listed under Sarah Baartman district.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Andrew's College, 1,897 compared with 442; 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 St Andrew's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against St Andrew's College's 442; 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 St Andrew's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St Andrew's College, 1,653 compared with 442; 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 St Andrew's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than St Andrew's College, 1,514 compared with 442; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against St Andrew's College's 442; 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 St Andrew's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Grahamstown

Zooming into Grahamstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Andrew's College.

  • Nombulelo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Andrew's College, 895 compared with 442; 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 St Andrew's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Andrew's College, 858 compared with 442; 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 St Andrew's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mary Waters Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 854 learners against St Andrew's College's 442; 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 St Andrew's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Andrew's College, 827 compared with 442; 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 St Andrew's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Dickerson Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 757 learners against St Andrew's College's 442; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. 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
Somerset Street, Grahamstown, 6139
Postal
P O Box 182, Grahamstown, 6140
Telephone
046 603 2302
Website
sacschool.sdpschool.org
EMIS number
200100916

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Andrew's 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 St Andrew's College directly, on 046 603 2302, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Andrew's College?
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 St Andrew's College the best school in Grahamstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Andrew's College 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 St Andrew's College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at St Andrew's College?
St Andrew's College reported 442 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 St Andrew's College?
Yes. As a private school, St Andrew's 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 St Andrew's College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St Andrew's College.
Is St Andrew's College a public or private school?
St Andrew's College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Andrew's College?
You can call 046 603 2302. It is located at Somerset Street, Grahamstown, 6139.
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