Private combined school · Central, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about St Thomas Private School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
St Thomas Private School is a private combined school in Central, King Williams Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.
In 2025, 44 matric candidates from St Thomas Private School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| 2024 | 44 | 42 | 95.5% |
| 2025 | 44 | 44 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
St Thomas Private School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 18 | 16 | 88.9% |
| Accounting | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 26 | 24 | 92.3% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a private school, St Thomas Private 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.