St Katharine's Preparatory School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Located in Parktown, Johannesburg, St Katharine's Preparatory School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

205

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Katharine's Preparatory 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 Katharine's Preparatory School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Johannesburg North district

Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,936 compared with 205; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,892 compared with 205; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,611 compared with 205, and is a private combined school, a different phase than St Katharine's Preparatory School.
Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,517 compared with 205; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,447 compared with 205; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,936 compared with 205; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against St Katharine's Preparatory School's 205; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Katharine's Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,892 compared with 205; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,888 compared with 205; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against St Katharine's Preparatory School's 205; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 43, Escombe Avenue, , Parktown, Johannesburg
Postal: P O Box 72375 Parkview 2122
Telephone: 011 726 6610
Website: stkatharines.co.za
Email: admin@stkatharines.co.za
EMIS number: 700131565

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at St Katharine's Preparatory 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 Katharine's Preparatory School directly, on 011 726 6610, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to St Katharine's Preparatory 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 Katharine's Preparatory School the best school in Johannesburg?

No matric pass rate is on record for St Katharine's Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.

How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides St Katharine's Preparatory School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.

How big are the classes at St Katharine's Preparatory School?

St Katharine's Preparatory School reported 205 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Katharine's Preparatory School?

Yes. As a private school, St Katharine's Preparatory 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.

Is St Katharine's Preparatory School a public or private school?

St Katharine's Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact St Katharine's Preparatory School?

You can call 011 726 6610. It is located at 43, Escombe Avenue, , Parktown, Johannesburg.

Johannesburg North district

Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,936 compared with 205; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,892 compared with 205; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
St Stithians College teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,611 compared with 205, and is a private combined school, a different phase than St Katharine's Preparatory School.
Muzomuhle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,517 compared with 205; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Diepsloot Secondary School No. 2 teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,447 compared with 205; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.

Johannesburg

Cosmo City Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,936 compared with 205; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Alexandra Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,896 learners against St Katharine's Preparatory School's 205; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 78.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Katharine's Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Cosmo City Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,892 compared with 205; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
Spectrum Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Katharine's Preparatory School, 2,888 compared with 205; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Kaalfontein Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,848 learners against St Katharine's Preparatory School's 205; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q3.