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St Joseph's College

Private secondary school · Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

St Joseph's College is a private secondary school based in 99. It currently teaches around 246 learners.

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

In 99, St Joseph's College operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

246
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with St Joseph's College.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's College, 2,355 compared with 246; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against St Joseph's College's 246; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against St Joseph's College's 246; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's College, 1,507 compared with 246; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's College, 1,440 compared with 246; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, 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
R102, Beacon Bay, East London, 5200
Website
stjosephstrentvale.com
Email
sjcollege@stjosephsmail.com
EMIS number
200201099

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Joseph's College?
No phone number or email is on record for St Joseph's College on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to St Joseph'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 Joseph's College the best school in Buffalo City?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Joseph'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 Buffalo City besides St Joseph's College?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Buffalo City.
How big are the classes at St Joseph's College?
St Joseph's College reported 246 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Joseph's College?
Yes. As a private school, St Joseph'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 Joseph's College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St Joseph's College.
Is St Joseph's College a public or private school?
St Joseph'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 Joseph's College?
It is located at R102, Beacon Bay, East London, 5200.