Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Gauteng / Johannesburg / St Jeff College

St Jeff College

Private combined school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg South district (3 circuit)

St Jeff College is a private combined school based in Johannesburg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83%.

Is any information about St Jeff College wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

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

In Johannesburg, St Jeff College operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

1,733
Learners
52
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Jeff College 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 Jeff College directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 88 matric candidates from St Jeff College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023655990.8%
2024807188.8%
2025887383.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, St Jeff College offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics625080.6%
Mathematical Literacy1818100.0%
Physical Sciences282796.4%
Life Sciences464291.3%
Accounting343397.1%
Business Studies3434100.0%
Economics3434100.0%
Geography2828100.0%
History1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg South district

5 other schools in Johannesburg South district, for comparison against St Jeff College.

  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Jeff College, 2,888 compared with 1,733; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lawley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,715 learners against St Jeff College's 1,733; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Elethu Themba Public School is a similar size to St Jeff College, with 2,306 learners against 1,733; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.9% against St Jeff College's 83%.
  • Southview High School is a similar size to St Jeff College, with 2,274 learners against 1,733; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against St Jeff College's 83%.
  • Leshata Secondary School is a similar size to St Jeff College, with 2,194 learners against 1,733; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against St Jeff College's 83%.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Jeff College, 2,936 compared with 1,733; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against St Jeff College's 1,733; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against St Jeff College's 83%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Jeff College, 2,892 compared with 1,733; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Jeff College, 2,888 compared with 1,733; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against St Jeff College's 1,733; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under 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
17-21, Faraday Street, Village Main, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Postal
Po Box 32366 Braamfontein 2017
Telephone
011 334 0092
Website
stjeff.co.za
Email
college@jacca.co.za
EMIS number
700400474

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Message the school

Contact St Jeff College

Send a question straight to the school. Your message goes to the school's email address and they reply to you directly.

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Jeff 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 Jeff College directly, on 011 334 0092, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Jeff College?
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 Jeff College the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, St Jeff College's 83% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides St Jeff College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at St Jeff College?
St Jeff College reported 1,733 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Jeff College?
Yes. As a private school, St Jeff 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 Jeff College's matric results like?
St Jeff College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83%, in 2025. That's down from 90.8% in 2023.
Is St Jeff College a public or private school?
St Jeff College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Jeff College?
You can call 011 334 0092. It is located at 17-21, Faraday Street, Village Main, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
Related

Related schools in Johannesburg

Nearby schools in Johannesburg: