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St Thomas College

Private combined school · Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to St Thomas College, a private combined school serving Burgersfort. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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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

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.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313813698.6%
202412512499.2%
2025123123100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.


District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as St Thomas College, at 2,177 learners; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.5% against St Thomas College's 100%.
  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Thomas College, at 1,875 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Thomas College, at 1,571 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Thomas College, at 1,570 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against St Thomas College's 100%).
  • Mogolo Secondary School is a similar size to St Thomas College, with 1,567 learners against 2,042; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against St Thomas College's 100%.

Burgersfort

  • Mosebu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Thomas College, at 1,875 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Thomas College, at 1,570 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (99.3% against St Thomas College's 100%).
  • Mogolo Secondary School is a similar size to St Thomas College, with 1,567 learners against 2,042; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against St Thomas College's 100%.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Thomas College, at 1,483 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against St Thomas College's 100%.
  • Maputle Secondary School is a similar size to St Thomas College, with 1,477 learners against 2,042; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.4% against St Thomas College's 100%).

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
10 Lion Valley
Postal
Po Box 228 Burgersfort
Telephone
013 231 8391
Website
stthomasburgersfort.co.za
Email
admin@stthomasburgersfort.co.za
EMIS number
996602106

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Thomas College?
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 College directly, on 013 231 8391, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Thomas College?
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 College the best school in Burgersfort?
On the numbers that are published, St Thomas College's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LEHLABILE at 99.3%.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides St Thomas College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including Mosebu.
How big are the classes at St Thomas College?
St Thomas College reported 2,042 learners and 70 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 College?
Yes. As a private school, St Thomas College 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 College's matric results like?
St Thomas College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.6% since 2023.
Is St Thomas College a public or private school?
St Thomas College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Thomas College?
You can call 013 231 8391. It is located at 10 Lion Valley.
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