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St George College

Private combined school, comprehensive specialisation · Industrialareai, Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to St George College, a private combined school serving Industrialareai, Tzaneen. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St George College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

St George College is a private combined school in Industrialareai, Tzaneen. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,093
Learners
38
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St George College 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.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 89 learners from St George College who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20238282100.0%
202480080.0%
20258989100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St George College reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6161100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1919100.0%
Physical Sciences5555100.0%
Life Sciences656498.5%
Accounting151493.3%
Business Studies2020100.0%
Economics2525100.0%
Geography6060100.0%
English First Additional Language8080100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Mopani West district

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against St George College's 1,093; 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, 95.1% against St George College's 100%.
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against St George College's 1,093; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St George College, 1,675 compared with 1,093; 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, 75.6% against St George College's 100%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against St George College's 1,093; 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, 82.8% against St George College's 100%.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against St George College's 1,093; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against St George College's 1,093; 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, 95.1% against St George College's 100%.
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against St George College's 1,093; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against St George College's 100%).
  • Primary School Tzaneen sits in roughly the same size range as St George College, at 1,520 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is a similar size to St George College, with 1,332 learners against 1,093; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against St George College's 100%).
  • Motupakgomo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St George College, at 1,275 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

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
Nkowankowa Units 200&201;John Hurshman Street
Postal
P.o.box 1874;Tzaneen
Telephone
015 065 0365
EMIS number
995503201

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St George 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 George College directly, on 015 065 0365, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St George College?
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 George College the best school in Tzaneen?
On the numbers that are published, St George College's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MOTLOBONI at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides St George College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at St George College?
St George College reported 1,093 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 George College?
Yes. As a private school, St George 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 George College's matric results like?
St George College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is St George College a public or private school?
St George College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St George College?
You can call 015 065 0365. It is located at Nkowankowa Units 200&201;John Hurshman Street.
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