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St Martins High School

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

Welcome to St Martins High School, a private secondary school serving Mthatha. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St Martins High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

St Martins High School is a private secondary school in Mthatha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

203
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St Martins High School 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

St Martins High School entered 47 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023494489.8%
2024514792.2%
20254747100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St Martins High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics321959.4%
Mathematical Literacy191789.5%
Physical Sciences261973.1%
Life Sciences353497.1%
Accounting131184.6%
Business Studies242291.7%
Economics161275.0%
Geography353394.3%
History10990.0%
English First Additional Language4040100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against St Martins High School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Martins High School, 2,172 compared with 203; 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, 95.7% against St Martins High School's 100%.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against St Martins High School's 203; 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, 92.5% against St Martins High School's 100%.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against St Martins High School's 203; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against St Martins High School's 100%.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than St Martins High School, 1,910 compared with 203, and is a private primary school, a different phase than St Martins High School.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than St Martins High School, 1,870 compared with 203; 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 Martins High School's 100%.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Martins High School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Martins High School, 2,172 compared with 203; 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, 95.7% against St Martins High School's 100%.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against St Martins High School's 203; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against St Martins High School's 100%.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than St Martins High School, 1,910 compared with 203, and is a private primary school, a different phase than St Martins High School.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than St Martins High School, 1,870 compared with 203; 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 Martins High School's 100%.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than St Martins High School, 1,817 compared with 203; 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 Martins High School's 100%.
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
14 Eagle Street Mtahtha 5100
Postal
14 Eagle Street, Mthatha, 5100
Telephone
047 531 4003
EMIS number
200404038

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Martins High 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 Martins High School directly, on 047 531 4003, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Martins High School?
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 Martins High School the best school in Mthatha?
On the numbers that are published, St Martins High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ZIMELE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.7%.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides St Martins High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at St Martins High School?
St Martins High School reported 203 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 Martins High School?
Yes. As a private school, St Martins High 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 Martins High School's matric results like?
St Martins High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 89.8% in 2023.
Is St Martins High School a public or private school?
St Martins High School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Martins High School?
You can call 047 531 4003. It is located at 14 Eagle Street Mtahtha 5100.
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