Private secondary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 | 44 | 89.8% |
| 2024 | 51 | 47 | 92.2% |
| 2025 | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
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.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 32 | 19 | 59.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 19 | 17 | 89.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | 19 | 73.1% |
| Life Sciences | 35 | 34 | 97.1% |
| Accounting | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| Business Studies | 24 | 22 | 91.7% |
| Economics | 16 | 12 | 75.0% |
| Geography | 35 | 33 | 94.3% |
| History | 10 | 9 | 90.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 40 | 40 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.