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St. George's Grammar School

Private combined school · Mowbray, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (10 circuit)

St. George's Grammar School is a private combined school in Mowbray, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of St. George's Grammar School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mowbray, City Of Cape Town, St. George's Grammar School is a private combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

403
Learners
46
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St. George's Grammar 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. George's Grammar School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 31 matric candidates from St. George's Grammar School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233232100.0%
20242222100.0%
20253131100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, St. George's Grammar School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics151493.3%
Mathematical Literacy77100.0%
Physical Sciences99100.0%
Life Sciences1010100.0%
Business Studies141392.9%
Geography22100.0%
History88100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Metro Central district with St. George's Grammar School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,845 learners against St. George's Grammar School's 403; 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, 69% against St. George's Grammar School's 100%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against St. George's Grammar School's 403; 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, 86.3% against St. George's Grammar School's 100%.
  • Islamia College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,682 learners against St. George's Grammar School's 403, and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96% against St. George's Grammar School's 100%.
  • Zimasa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,634 learners against St. George's Grammar School's 403; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. George's Grammar School, 1,585 compared with 403; 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, 81.7% against St. George's Grammar School's 100%.

Cape Town

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

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School teaches considerably more learners than St. George's Grammar School, 2,089 compared with 403, and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.7% against St. George's Grammar School's 100%).
  • Bloekombos Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. George's Grammar School, 2,037 compared with 403; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against St. George's Grammar School's 100%.
  • Table View Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,977 learners against St. George's Grammar School's 403; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. George's Grammar School, 1,970 compared with 403; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against St. George's Grammar School's 403; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
Richmond Road Mowbray 7700
Postal
St George's Grammar School Richmond Road Mowbray 7700
Telephone
021 689 9354
Website
sggs.co.za
Email
info@sggs.co.za
EMIS number
103000819

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St. George's Grammar 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. George's Grammar School directly, on 021 689 9354, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St. George's Grammar 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. George's Grammar School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, St. George's Grammar School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL at 98.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides St. George's Grammar School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at St. George's Grammar School?
St. George's Grammar School reported 403 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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's Grammar School?
Yes. As a private school, St. George's Grammar 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. George's Grammar School's matric results like?
St. George's Grammar School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is St. George's Grammar School a public or private school?
St. George's Grammar School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St. George's Grammar School?
You can call 021 689 9354. It is located at Richmond Road Mowbray 7700.
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