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St Christophers Private School

Private combined school · King William's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

St Christophers Private School is a private combined school in King William's Town, King Williams Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.1% pass rate.

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

Located in King William's Town, King Williams Town, St Christophers Private School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

792
Learners
32
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Christophers Private 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 Christophers Private School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

St Christophers Private School entered 68 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.1% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023605795.0%
2024767092.1%
2025686697.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, St Christophers Private School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302583.3%
Mathematical Literacy4646100.0%
Physical Sciences201680.0%
Life Sciences2222100.0%
Business Studies534788.7%
Economics2222100.0%
Geography2121100.0%
History292586.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against St Christophers Private School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than St Christophers Private School, 2,355 compared with 792; 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, 94.2% against St Christophers Private School's 97.1%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against St Christophers Private School's 792; 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 Christophers Private School's 97.1%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against St Christophers Private School's 792; 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 (98.3% against St Christophers Private School's 97.1%).
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than St Christophers Private School, 1,507 compared with 792; 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 Christophers Private School's 97.1%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Christophers Private School, 1,440 compared with 792; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

And within King Williams Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Hector Petersen High School teaches considerably more learners than St Christophers Private School, 1,342 compared with 792; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Christophers Private School, 1,232 compared with 792; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.3% against St Christophers Private School's 97.1%.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Christophers Private School, 1,210 compared with 792; 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, 91.1% against St Christophers Private School's 97.1%.
  • Bisho Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against St Christophers Private School's 792; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,135 learners against St Christophers Private School's 792; is a primary 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Byrnes Road, Clubview, King Willams Town, 5600
Postal
P O Box 914, King Williams Town, 5600
Telephone
043 643 3261
EMIS number
200201045

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Christophers Private 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 Christophers Private School directly, on 043 643 3261, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Christophers Private 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 Christophers Private School the best school in King Williams Town?
On the numbers that are published, St Christophers Private School's 97.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WESTBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL at 92.3%.
How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides St Christophers Private School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at St Christophers Private School?
St Christophers Private School reported 792 learners and 32 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Christophers Private School?
Yes. As a private school, St Christophers Private 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 Christophers Private School's matric results like?
St Christophers Private School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95% since 2023.
Is St Christophers Private School a public or private school?
St Christophers Private School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Christophers Private School?
You can call 043 643 3261. It is located at 1 Byrnes Road, Clubview, King Willams Town, 5600.
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