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St. Francis Catholic Academy

Private combined school · Polokwane, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

St. Francis Catholic Academy is a private combined school based in Polokwane. Its last matric group achieved a 96.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about St. Francis Catholic Academy, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Polokwane, St. Francis Catholic Academy operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

798
Learners
32
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St. Francis Catholic Academy 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. Francis Catholic Academy directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

St. Francis Catholic Academy entered 53 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.2% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233636100.0%
2024515098.0%
2025535196.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, St. Francis Catholic Academy offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics342985.3%
Mathematical Literacy1717100.0%
Physical Sciences313096.8%
Life Sciences3131100.0%
Accounting201470.0%
Business Studies2020100.0%
Economics2020100.0%
Geography3131100.0%
English First Additional Language5151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

5 other schools in Capricorn South district, for comparison against St. Francis Catholic Academy.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Francis Catholic Academy, 2,633 compared with 798; 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, 87.2% against St. Francis Catholic Academy's 96.2%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than St. Francis Catholic Academy, 2,010 compared with 798; is a private secondary school, a different phase than St. Francis Catholic Academy; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against St. Francis Catholic Academy's 96.2%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Francis Catholic Academy, 1,969 compared with 798; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Francis Catholic Academy, 1,836 compared with 798; 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, 87.9% against St. Francis Catholic Academy's 96.2%.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Francis Catholic Academy, 1,821 compared with 798; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

And within Polokwane itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Francis Catholic Academy, 2,633 compared with 798; 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, 87.2% against St. Francis Catholic Academy's 96.2%.
  • Northern Academy teaches considerably more learners than St. Francis Catholic Academy, 2,010 compared with 798; is a private secondary school, a different phase than St. Francis Catholic Academy; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.5% against St. Francis Catholic Academy's 96.2%).
  • Molamo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Francis Catholic Academy, 1,969 compared with 798; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Francis Catholic Academy, 1,821 compared with 798; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Francis Catholic Academy, 1,780 compared with 798; 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
Vrederust Farm;
Postal
P/Bag 7354; Pietersburg
Telephone
99
EMIS number
923261409

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St. Francis Catholic Academy?
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. Francis Catholic Academy directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St. Francis Catholic Academy?
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. Francis Catholic Academy the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, St. Francis Catholic Academy's 96.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NORTHERN ACADEMY at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides St. Francis Catholic Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at St. Francis Catholic Academy?
St. Francis Catholic Academy reported 798 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. Francis Catholic Academy?
Yes. As a private school, St. Francis Catholic Academy 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. Francis Catholic Academy's matric results like?
St. Francis Catholic Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.2%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is St. Francis Catholic Academy a public or private school?
St. Francis Catholic Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St. Francis Catholic Academy?
You can call 99. It is located at Vrederust Farm;.
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