St Thomas Aquinas Combined School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

St Thomas Aquinas Combined School is a private combined school in Emalahleni. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

654

Learners

Educators

R30,000-R420,000/yr est.

Funding status

Private

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, St Thomas Aquinas Combined 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.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Aquinas Combined School, 1,928 compared with 654; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against St Thomas Aquinas Combined School's 654; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Aquinas Combined School, 1,875 compared with 654; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Aquinas Combined School, 1,862 compared with 654; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against St Thomas Aquinas Combined School's 654; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Emalahleni

Witbank High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,745 learners against St Thomas Aquinas Combined School's 654; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 90.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Coronation Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against St Thomas Aquinas Combined School's 654; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Elukhanyisweni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,665 learners against St Thomas Aquinas Combined School's 654; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
F.h. Mkhabela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Aquinas Combined School, 1,625 compared with 654; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
High School Generaal Hertzog teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Aquinas Combined School, 1,478 compared with 654; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Allenby Street
Postal: Po Box 562, Witbank 1035
Telephone: 99
Website: stthomasaquinas.co.za
Email: secretary@stthomasaquinas.co.za
EMIS number: 800022368

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at St Thomas Aquinas Combined 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 Thomas Aquinas Combined School directly, on 99, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to St Thomas Aquinas Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Is St Thomas Aquinas Combined School the best school in Emalahleni?

No matric pass rate is on record for St Thomas Aquinas Combined School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.

How many other schools are there in Emalahleni besides St Thomas Aquinas Combined School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Emalahleni, including Witbank High School.

How big are the classes at St Thomas Aquinas Combined School?

St Thomas Aquinas Combined School reported 654 learners and 67 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 Thomas Aquinas Combined School?

Yes. As a private school, St Thomas Aquinas Combined 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 Thomas Aquinas Combined School's matric results like?

No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for St Thomas Aquinas Combined School.

Is St Thomas Aquinas Combined School a public or private school?

St Thomas Aquinas Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.

How can I contact St Thomas Aquinas Combined School?

You can call 99. It is located at Allenby Street.

Nkangala district

Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Aquinas Combined School, 1,928 compared with 654; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against St Thomas Aquinas Combined School's 654; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 97.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Aquinas Combined School, 1,875 compared with 654; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Aquinas Combined School, 1,862 compared with 654; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against St Thomas Aquinas Combined School's 654; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Emalahleni

Witbank High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,745 learners against St Thomas Aquinas Combined School's 654; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 90.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Coronation Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against St Thomas Aquinas Combined School's 654; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Elukhanyisweni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,665 learners against St Thomas Aquinas Combined School's 654; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
F.h. Mkhabela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Aquinas Combined School, 1,625 compared with 654; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
High School Generaal Hertzog teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Aquinas Combined School, 1,478 compared with 654; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Thomas Aquinas Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.