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St Johns College

Public secondary school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

St Johns College is a public secondary school based in Umtata, Mthatha. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78.8%.

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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
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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202327321478.4%
202429621773.3%
202534026878.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how St Johns College compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is a similar size to St Johns College, with 2,172 learners against 1,950; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against St Johns College's 78.8%.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Johns College, at 2,116 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against St Johns College's 78.8%.
  • Good Shepherd English School is a similar size to St Johns College, with 1,910 learners against 1,950, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is a similar size to St Johns College, with 1,870 learners against 1,950; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against St Johns College's 78.8%.
  • Excelsior School sits in roughly the same size range as St Johns College, at 1,817 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Johns College; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.1% against St Johns College's 78.8%.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is a similar size to St Johns College, with 2,172 learners against 1,950; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against St Johns College's 78.8%.
  • Good Shepherd English School is a similar size to St Johns College, with 1,910 learners against 1,950, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is a similar size to St Johns College, with 1,870 learners against 1,950; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against St Johns College's 78.8%.
  • Excelsior School sits in roughly the same size range as St Johns College, at 1,817 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Johns College; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.1% against St Johns College's 78.8%.
  • Nozuko Senior Secondary School is a similar size to St Johns College, with 1,681 learners against 1,950; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against St Johns College's 78.8%.
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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
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.

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

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Johns 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 Johns College directly, on 047 531 1656, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Johns 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is St Johns College the best school in Mthatha?
On the numbers that are published, St Johns College's matric pass rate of 78.8% is lower than ZIMELE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides St Johns College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at St Johns College?
St Johns College reported 1,950 learners and 68 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Johns College?
Yes, St Johns College 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 Johns College's matric results like?
St Johns College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78.4% since 2023.
Is St Johns College a public or private school?
St Johns College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Johns College?
You can call 047 531 1656. It is located at 50 Callaway Street, Mthatha, 5099.
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