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St. Joseph's College

Private secondary school · Rosebank, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (10 circuit)

Welcome to St. Joseph's College, a private secondary school serving Rosebank, City Of Cape Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 96% pass rate.

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St. Joseph's College is a private secondary school in Rosebank, City Of Cape Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

163
Learners
19
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St. Joseph's College 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 25 matric candidates from St. Joseph's College sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232929100.0%
20242424100.0%
2025252496.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St. Joseph's College reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10990.0%
Mathematical Literacy1414100.0%
Physical Sciences7685.7%
Life Sciences7457.1%
Accounting22100.0%
Business Studies1414100.0%
Geography161593.8%
History1010100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

Here is how St. Joseph's College compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro Central district.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Joseph's College, 1,845 compared with 163; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against St. Joseph's College's 96%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Joseph's College, 1,720 compared with 163; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against St. Joseph's College's 96%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than St. Joseph's College, 1,682 compared with 163; is a private combined school, a different phase than St. Joseph's College; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96% against St. Joseph's College's 96%).
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Joseph's College, 1,634 compared with 163; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against St. Joseph's College's 163; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against St. Joseph's College's 96%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against St. Joseph's College.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against St. Joseph's College's 163; is a private combined school, a different phase than St. Joseph's College; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against St. Joseph's College's 96%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against St. Joseph's College's 163; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against St. Joseph's College's 96%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Joseph's College, 1,977 compared with 163; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against St. Joseph's College's 163; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St. Joseph's College, 1,970 compared with 163; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Belmont Road Rondebosch 7700
Postal
P.o. Box 27 Rondebosch Unknown 7700
Telephone
021 685 6715
Website
maristsouthafrica.co.za
EMIS number
105000820

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St. Joseph'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. Joseph's College directly, on 021 685 6715, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St. Joseph's College?
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is St. Joseph's College the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, St. Joseph's College's matric pass rate of 96% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides St. Joseph's College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at St. Joseph's College?
St. Joseph's College reported 163 learners and 19 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. 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?
St. Joseph's College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
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?
You can call 021 685 6715. It is located at Belmont Road Rondebosch 7700.
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