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St Catherine's Dominican Convent

Private combined school · Parkhill Gardens, Germiston, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (4 circuit)

In Parkhill Gardens, Germiston, St Catherine's Dominican Convent operates as a private combined school. The school's roll stands at roughly 586 learners.

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

St Catherine's Dominican Convent is a private combined school serving families in and around Parkhill Gardens, Germiston. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

586
Learners
56
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St Catherine's Dominican Convent 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

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against St Catherine's Dominican Convent.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against St Catherine's Dominican Convent's 586; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Catherine's Dominican Convent doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than St Catherine's Dominican Convent, 2,533 compared with 586; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Catherine's Dominican Convent, 2,474 compared with 586; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Catherine's Dominican Convent, 2,471 compared with 586; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against St Catherine's Dominican Convent's 586; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Catherine's Dominican Convent doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Germiston

Zooming into Germiston, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Catherine's Dominican Convent.

  • Klopperpark Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Catherine's Dominican Convent, 2,503 compared with 586; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against St Catherine's Dominican Convent's 586; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Catherine's Dominican Convent doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alston Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Catherine's Dominican Convent, 2,414 compared with 586; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dawn Park Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,364 learners against St Catherine's Dominican Convent's 586; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwadukathole Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Catherine's Dominican Convent, 2,364 compared with 586; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
31, Piercy Avenue, , Parkhill Gardens, Germiston
Postal
P.o. Box 5013 Delmenville 1403
Telephone
011 827 4102
Website
stcatherines.co.za
Email
maggie.handley@stcatherines.co.za
EMIS number
700161471

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Catherine's Dominican Convent?
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 Catherine's Dominican Convent directly, on 011 827 4102, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Catherine's Dominican Convent?
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 Catherine's Dominican Convent the best school in Germiston?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Catherine's Dominican Convent to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Germiston besides St Catherine's Dominican Convent?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Germiston, including Klopperpark Primary School.
How big are the classes at St Catherine's Dominican Convent?
St Catherine's Dominican Convent reported 586 learners and 56 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 Catherine's Dominican Convent?
Yes. As a private school, St Catherine's Dominican Convent 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 Catherine's Dominican Convent's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St Catherine's Dominican Convent.
Is St Catherine's Dominican Convent a public or private school?
St Catherine's Dominican Convent is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Catherine's Dominican Convent?
You can call 011 827 4102. It is located at 31, Piercy Avenue, , Parkhill Gardens, Germiston.
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