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St Matthews Academy

Private combined school · Kempton Park, Kempton Park, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni North district (1 circuit)

In Kempton Park, St Matthews Academy operates as a private combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 72%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about St Matthews Academy: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

St Matthews Academy is a private combined school serving families in and around Kempton Park. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

193
Learners
16
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St Matthews Academy 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

In 2025, 25 matric candidates from St Matthews Academy sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 72% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023272592.6%
2024181688.9%
2025251872.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St Matthews Academy reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics66100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1212100.0%
Physical Sciences6350.0%
Life Sciences10880.0%
Accounting100.0%
Business Studies11981.8%
Economics44100.0%
Geography111090.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni North district

Here is how St Matthews Academy compares with 5 other schools listed under Ekurhuleni North district.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against St Matthews Academy's 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against St Matthews Academy's 72%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against St Matthews Academy's 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.4% against St Matthews Academy's 72%.
  • Unity Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,575 learners against St Matthews Academy's 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.3% against St Matthews Academy's 72%.
  • Masisebenze Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Academy, 2,531 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lesiba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Academy, 2,515 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against St Matthews Academy's 72%.

Kempton Park

Zooming into Kempton Park, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Matthews Academy.

  • Ikusasa Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,593 learners against St Matthews Academy's 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against St Matthews Academy's 72%.
  • Winnie Mandela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,591 learners against St Matthews Academy's 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.4% against St Matthews Academy's 72%.
  • Jiyana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,334 learners against St Matthews Academy's 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against St Matthews Academy's 72%.
  • Masiqhakaze Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Academy, 2,319 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Boitumelong Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Academy, 2,254 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.6% against St Matthews Academy's 72%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
61, Jacoba Loods Street, Croyden, Kempton Park, Kempton Park
Postal
Po Box 10820 Aston Monor 1619
Telephone
011 394 0045
EMIS number
700261271

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Matthews Academy?
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 Matthews Academy directly, on 011 394 0045, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Matthews Academy?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is St Matthews Academy the best school in Kempton Park?
On the numbers that are published, St Matthews Academy's matric pass rate of 72% is lower than JIYANA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kempton Park besides St Matthews Academy?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kempton Park, including Ikusasa Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at St Matthews Academy?
St Matthews Academy reported 193 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Matthews Academy?
Yes. As a private school, St Matthews Academy 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 Matthews Academy's matric results like?
St Matthews Academy's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72%, in 2025. That's down from 92.6% in 2023.
Is St Matthews Academy a public or private school?
St Matthews Academy is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Matthews Academy?
You can call 011 394 0045. It is located at 61, Jacoba Loods Street, Croyden, Kempton Park, Kempton Park.
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