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St Joseph's (Rc) School

Public primary school · Kabega Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

St Joseph's (Rc) School is a public primary school in Kabega Park, Gqeberha. It currently teaches around 252 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of St Joseph's (Rc) School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kabega Park, Gqeberha, St Joseph's (Rc) School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

252
Learners
13
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Joseph's (Rc) School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for St Joseph's (Rc) School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with St Joseph's (Rc) School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against St Joseph's (Rc) School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against St Joseph's (Rc) School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against St Joseph's (Rc) School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against St Joseph's (Rc) School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against St Joseph's (Rc) School's 252, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against St Joseph's (Rc) School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against St Joseph's (Rc) School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against St Joseph's (Rc) School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against St Joseph's (Rc) School's 252, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against St Joseph's (Rc) School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to St Joseph's (Rc) School for 2027

As a public school, St Joseph's (Rc) School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
536 Cape Road, Kabega Park, Gqeberha, 6025
Postal
P O Box 10526, Linton Grange, 6015
Telephone
041 360 8283
EMIS number
200100738

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Joseph's (Rc) 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 Joseph's (Rc) School directly, on 041 360 8283, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Joseph's (Rc) School?
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 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is St Joseph's (Rc) School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Joseph's (Rc) School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides St Joseph's (Rc) School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at St Joseph's (Rc) School?
St Joseph's (Rc) School reported 252 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 (Rc) School?
Yes, St Joseph's (Rc) School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is St Joseph's (Rc) School a public or private school?
St Joseph's (Rc) School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Joseph's (Rc) School?
You can call 041 360 8283. It is located at 536 Cape Road, Kabega Park, Gqeberha, 6025.
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