On this page, you will find everything you need to know about St Johns College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Umtata, Mthatha, St Johns College operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.
1,950
Learners
68
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
In 2025, 340 matric candidates from St Johns College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
273
214
78.4%
2024
296
217
73.3%
2025
340
268
78.8%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
St Johns College is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for St Johns College specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
Admissions
How to apply
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch
Contact and location
Address
50 Callaway Street, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
Private Bag X5010, Umtata, 5100
Telephone
047 531 1656
EMIS number
200401288
Provincial admissions
Applying to St Johns College for 2027
St Johns College is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.
