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St Chris College

Private secondary school · Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

St Chris College is a private secondary school in 99. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 94.6%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of St Chris College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in 99, St Chris College is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

261
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Chris 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 St Chris College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 37 learners from St Chris College who wrote matric in 2025, 94.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023665887.9%
2024565089.3%
2025373594.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, St Chris College offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics16956.3%
Mathematical Literacy4040100.0%
Physical Sciences141071.4%
Life Sciences2828100.0%
Business Studies474595.7%
Economics141178.6%
Geography151493.3%
History201995.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against St Chris College.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than St Chris College, 2,355 compared with 261; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.2% against St Chris College's 94.6%).
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against St Chris College's 261; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against St Chris College's 94.6%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against St Chris College's 261; 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, 98.3% against St Chris College's 94.6%.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than St Chris College, 1,507 compared with 261; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against St Chris College's 94.6%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Chris College, 1,440 compared with 261; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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
Palm Springs Road, Kidds's Beach Green Estate, Kidds Beach, 5267
Postal
Palm Springs Road, Kidd's Beach Green Estate, Kidd's Beach, East London, 5264
Telephone
043 555 0345
EMIS number
200100386

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Chris 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 Chris College directly, on 043 555 0345, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Chris 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 St Chris College the best school in Buffalo City?
On the numbers that are published, St Chris College's matric pass rate of 94.6% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Buffalo City besides St Chris College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Buffalo City.
How big are the classes at St Chris College?
St Chris College reported 261 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Chris College?
Yes. As a private school, St Chris 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 Chris College's matric results like?
St Chris College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.6%, in 2025. That's up from 87.9% in 2023.
Is St Chris College a public or private school?
St Chris College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Chris College?
You can call 043 555 0345. It is located at Palm Springs Road, Kidds's Beach Green Estate, Kidds Beach, 5267.