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St Johns Combined School

Private combined school · Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Inhlazuka circuit)

Welcome to St Johns Combined School, a private combined school serving Scottsville. It currently teaches around 595 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St Johns Combined School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

St Johns Combined School is a private combined school in Scottsville. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

595
Learners
73
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St Johns Combined School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

Here is how St Johns Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Umgungundlovu district.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than St Johns Combined School, 2,003 compared with 595; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Johns Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against St Johns Combined School's 595; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against St Johns Combined School's 595; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Johns Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against St Johns Combined School's 595; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Johns Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mconjwana High School teaches considerably more learners than St Johns Combined School, 1,640 compared with 595; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Johns Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Harwin Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209
Postal
Private Bag X4, Scottsville, 3209
Telephone
027 333 8683
Email
info@stjohnsdsg.com
EMIS number
500275835

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Johns Combined 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 Johns Combined School directly, on 027 333 8683 or by email at info@stjohnsdsg.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Johns Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is St Johns Combined School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Johns Combined School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides St Johns Combined School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at St Johns Combined School?
St Johns Combined School reported 595 learners and 73 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, St Johns Combined School 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 Johns Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St Johns Combined School.
Is St Johns Combined School a public or private school?
St Johns Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Johns Combined School?
You can call 027 333 8683 or email info@stjohnsdsg.com. It is located at 1 Harwin Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209.