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St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)

Private secondary school · Rockville, Soweto, Gauteng · Johannesburg Central district (5 circuit)

St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) is a private secondary school in Rockville, Soweto. The school's roll stands at roughly 610 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown), covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Rockville, Soweto, St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) is a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

610
Learners
23
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) 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 Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) directly for the current fee schedule.


District comparison

Johannesburg Central district

  • Vuwani Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown), 2,678 compared with 610; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • High School President is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,371 learners against St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)'s 610; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sir John Adamson High School teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown), 2,256 compared with 610; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 85.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ibhongo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,987 learners against St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)'s 610; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 95.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)'s 610; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Soweto

  • Noordgesig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,394 learners against St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)'s 610; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Protea Secondary School No.2 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,952 learners against St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)'s 610; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Protea Glen Primary School No.2 teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown), 1,887 compared with 610; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Somelulwazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown), 1,787 compared with 610; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Basa Protea Glen Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown), 1,578 compared with 610; is a private combined school, a different phase than St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown); and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
818, Vilakazi Street, , Rockville, Soweto
Postal
Po Box 33 Kliptown 1812
Telephone
011 984 4305
EMIS number
700133033

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)?
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 Private Secondary School (Kliptown) directly, on 011 984 4305, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)?
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 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) the best school in Soweto?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Soweto besides St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Soweto, including Noordgesig Primary School.
How big are the classes at St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)?
St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) reported 610 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Private Secondary School (Kliptown)?
Yes. As a private school, St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) 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 Private Secondary School (Kliptown)'s matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown).
Is St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) a public or private school?
St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)?
You can call 011 984 4305. It is located at 818, Vilakazi Street, , Rockville, Soweto.
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