St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find a full profile of St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tembisa, Kempton Park, St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

532

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Athanasius Orthodox Christian 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 St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School entered 32 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	29	27	93.1%
2024	42	41	97.6%
2025	32	32	100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	13	12	92.3%
Mathematical Literacy	29	29	100.0%
Physical Sciences	10	9	90.0%
Life Sciences	17	16	94.1%
Accounting	8	7	87.5%
Business Studies	25	22	88.0%
Economics	16	16	100.0%
Geography	26	26	100.0%
History	42	41	97.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School, 2,593 compared with 532; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 100%.
Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School, 2,591 compared with 532; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 100%.
Unity Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School, 2,575 compared with 532; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 100%.
Masisebenze Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,531 learners against St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 532; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Lesiba Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,515 learners against St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 532; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 100%.

Kempton Park

Ikusasa Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School, 2,593 compared with 532; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 100%.
Winnie Mandela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School, 2,591 compared with 532; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.4% against St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 100%.
Jiyana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School, 2,334 compared with 532; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.6% against St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 100%).
Masiqhakaze Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,319 learners against St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 532; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Boitumelong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,254 learners against St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 532; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 100%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 2903, Mthimkulu Street, Phomolong, Tembisa, Kempton Park
Telephone: 070 223 7882
Website: mystathanasius.co.za
Email: stathanasiusorthodoxschool@gmail.com
EMIS number: 700400281

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at St Athanasius Orthodox Christian 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 St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School directly, on 070 223 7882, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to St Athanasius Orthodox Christian 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School the best school in Kempton Park?

On the numbers that are published, St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of JIYANA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 99.6%.

How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.

How big are the classes at St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School?

St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School reported 532 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Athanasius Orthodox Christian School?

Yes. As a private school, St Athanasius Orthodox Christian 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.

What are St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's matric results like?

St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 93.1% in 2023.

Is St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School a public or private school?

St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact St Athanasius Orthodox Christian School?

You can call 070 223 7882. It is located at 2903, Mthimkulu Street, Phomolong, Tembisa, Kempton Park.