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St Aquinas College

Private combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

Welcome to St Aquinas College, a private combined school serving Johannesburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St Aquinas College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

St Aquinas College is a private combined school in Johannesburg. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

368
Learners
16
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St Aquinas 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 29 learners from St Aquinas College who wrote matric in 2025, 96.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023353291.4%
2024232295.7%
2025292896.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St Aquinas College reported results in 10 of these subjects. Economics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10770.0%
Mathematical Literacy151386.7%
Physical Sciences9777.8%
Life Sciences11981.8%
Accounting5360.0%
Business Studies131184.6%
Economics55100.0%
Geography1212100.0%
History161487.5%
English First Additional Language44100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against St Aquinas College.

  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against St Aquinas College's 368; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Aquinas College, 2,715 compared with 368; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,306 learners against St Aquinas College's 368; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.9% against St Aquinas College's 96.6%.
  • Southview High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,274 learners against St Aquinas College's 368; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against St Aquinas College's 96.6%.
  • Leshata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Aquinas College, 2,194 compared with 368; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against St Aquinas College's 96.6%).

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Aquinas College.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against St Aquinas College's 368; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Aquinas College, 2,896 compared with 368; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against St Aquinas College's 96.6%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against St Aquinas College's 368; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against St Aquinas College's 368; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Aquinas College, 2,848 compared with 368; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
89, Market Street, , Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
P.o.box 30604 Braamfontein 2017
Telephone
011 336 9870
Website
staquinascollegejohannesburg.co.za
EMIS number
700400377

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Aquinas 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 Aquinas College directly, on 011 336 9870, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Aquinas 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is St Aquinas College the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, St Aquinas College's 96.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides St Aquinas College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at St Aquinas College?
St Aquinas College reported 368 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Aquinas College?
Yes. As a private school, St Aquinas 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 Aquinas College's matric results like?
St Aquinas College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.6%, in 2025. That's up from 91.4% in 2023.
Is St Aquinas College a public or private school?
St Aquinas College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Aquinas College?
You can call 011 336 9870. It is located at 89, Market Street, , Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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