On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St Thomas College, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
St Thomas College is a private combined school in Burgersfort. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.
2,042
Learners
70
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Of the 123 learners from St Thomas College who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
138
136
98.6%
2024
125
124
99.2%
2025
123
123
100.0%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a private school, St Thomas College 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.
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.
