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St John's College

Private secondary school · Houghton, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

St John's College is a private secondary school based in Houghton, Johannesburg. The school's roll stands at roughly 764 learners.

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

In Houghton, Johannesburg, St John's College operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

764
Learners
85
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St John's 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 John's College directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

5 other schools in Johannesburg East district, for comparison against St John's College.

  • Kanana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,591 learners against St John's College's 764; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against St John's College's 764; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St John's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against St John's College's 764; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St John's College, 2,818 compared with 764; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St John's College, 2,781 compared with 764; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

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

  • Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St John's College, 2,936 compared with 764; 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 John's College's 764; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St John's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St John's College, 2,892 compared with 764; 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 John's College, 2,888 compared with 764; 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 John's College's 764; 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
37, St. David Rd, , Houghton, Johannesburg
Postal
N/A N/A 2198
Telephone
010 492 0300
Website
stjohnscollege.co.za
Email
communications@stjohnscollege.co.za
EMIS number
700131524

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St John's 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 John's College directly, on 010 492 0300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St John's 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 John's College the best school in Johannesburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for St John's College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides St John's College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at St John's College?
St John's College reported 764 learners and 85 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 John's College?
Yes. As a private school, St John's 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 John's College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St John's College.
Is St John's College a public or private school?
St John's College is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St John's College?
You can call 010 492 0300. It is located at 37, St. David Rd, , Houghton, Johannesburg.
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