On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St. Joseph's College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
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
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
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.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
29
29
100.0%
2024
24
24
100.0%
2025
25
24
96.0%
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%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
10
9
90.0%
Mathematical Literacy
14
14
100.0%
Physical Sciences
7
6
85.7%
Life Sciences
7
4
57.1%
Accounting
2
2
100.0%
Business Studies
14
14
100.0%
Geography
16
15
93.8%
History
10
10
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
