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St Judes Primary School

Private primary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

St Judes Primary School is a private primary school based in Mthatha. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79.6%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about St Judes Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mthatha, St Judes Primary School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

202
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Judes Primary School 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 Judes Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 49 learners from St Judes Primary School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.6% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023484287.5%
20243232100.0%
2025493979.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, St Judes Primary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2323100.0%
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Physical Sciences161487.5%
Life Sciences242291.7%
Agricultural Sciences99100.0%
Business Studies77100.0%
Economics11100.0%
Geography1919100.0%
History1212100.0%
English First Additional Language3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how St Judes Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against St Judes Primary School's 202; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against St Judes Primary School's 79.6%.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Judes Primary School, 2,116 compared with 202; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against St Judes Primary School's 79.6%.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than St Judes Primary School, 1,950 compared with 202; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.8% against St Judes Primary School's 79.6%).
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against St Judes Primary School's 202.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against St Judes Primary School's 202; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against St Judes Primary School's 79.6%.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against St Judes Primary School's 202; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against St Judes Primary School's 79.6%.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than St Judes Primary School, 1,950 compared with 202; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.8% against St Judes Primary School's 79.6%).
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against St Judes Primary School's 202.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against St Judes Primary School's 202; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against St Judes Primary School's 79.6%.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against St Judes Primary School's 202; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.1% against St Judes Primary School's 79.6%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
21 Callaway Street, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
071 719 5378
EMIS number
200404020

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Judes Primary 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 Judes Primary School directly, on 071 719 5378, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Judes Primary 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 Judes Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
On the numbers that are published, St Judes Primary School's matric pass rate of 79.6% is lower than ZIMELE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides St Judes Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at St Judes Primary School?
St Judes Primary School reported 202 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Judes Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, St Judes Primary 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 Judes Primary School's matric results like?
St Judes Primary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.6%, in 2025. That's down from 87.5% in 2023.
Is St Judes Primary School a public or private school?
St Judes Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Judes Primary School?
You can call 071 719 5378. It is located at 21 Callaway Street, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099.
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