Public secondary school · Schauderville, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St James (Rc) Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
St James (Rc) Secondary School is a public secondary school in Schauderville, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
Of the 95 learners from St James (Rc) Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70 | 64 | 91.4% |
| 2024 | 114 | 107 | 93.9% |
| 2025 | 95 | 86 | 90.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
St James (Rc) Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 10 | 62.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 98 | 86 | 87.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 14 | 12 | 85.7% |
| Life Sciences | 61 | 46 | 75.4% |
| Business Studies | 100 | 96 | 96.0% |
| History | 99 | 94 | 94.9% |
| English First Additional Language | 43 | 43 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, St James (Rc) Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact St James (Rc) Secondary School for its exact current amount.
Because St James (Rc) Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.