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St James (Rc) Secondary School

Public secondary school · Schauderville, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to St James (Rc) Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Schauderville, Gqeberha. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.5% pass rate.

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St James (Rc) Secondary School is a public secondary school in Schauderville, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

564
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023706491.4%
202411410793.9%
2025958690.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161062.5%
Mathematical Literacy988687.8%
Physical Sciences141285.7%
Life Sciences614675.4%
Business Studies1009696.0%
History999494.9%
English First Additional Language4343100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how St James (Rc) Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St James (Rc) Secondary School, 2,290 compared with 564; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against St James (Rc) Secondary School's 90.5%.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St James (Rc) Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 564; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against St James (Rc) Secondary School's 90.5%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than St James (Rc) Secondary School, 1,668 compared with 564; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against St James (Rc) Secondary School's 90.5%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St James (Rc) Secondary School, 1,655 compared with 564; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against St James (Rc) Secondary School's 90.5%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St James (Rc) Secondary School, 1,606 compared with 564; is a public primary school, a different phase than St James (Rc) Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against St James (Rc) Secondary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St James (Rc) Secondary School, 1,736 compared with 564; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against St James (Rc) Secondary School's 90.5%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than St James (Rc) Secondary School, 1,668 compared with 564; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against St James (Rc) Secondary School's 90.5%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St James (Rc) Secondary School, 1,655 compared with 564; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against St James (Rc) Secondary School's 90.5%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St James (Rc) Secondary School, 1,606 compared with 564; is a public primary school, a different phase than St James (Rc) Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St James (Rc) Secondary School, 1,601 compared with 564; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.1% against St James (Rc) Secondary School's 90.5%).
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to St James (Rc) Secondary School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Brown Street, Schauderville, Gqeberha, 6020
Postal
P O Box 4171, Korsten, 6014
Telephone
041 453 3128
EMIS number
200100735

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St James (Rc) Secondary 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 James (Rc) Secondary School directly, on 041 453 3128, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St James (Rc) Secondary School?
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is St James (Rc) Secondary School the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, St James (Rc) Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.5% is lower than kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides St James (Rc) Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at St James (Rc) Secondary School?
St James (Rc) Secondary School reported 564 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 James (Rc) Secondary School?
Yes, St James (Rc) Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are St James (Rc) Secondary School's matric results like?
St James (Rc) Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.4% since 2023.
Is St James (Rc) Secondary School a public or private school?
St James (Rc) Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St James (Rc) Secondary School?
You can call 041 453 3128. It is located at Brown Street, Schauderville, Gqeberha, 6020.
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