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St Thomas Private School

Private combined school · Central, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to St Thomas Private School, a private combined school serving Central, King Williams Town. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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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.

807
Learners
40
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023383592.1%
2024444295.5%
20254444100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St Thomas Private School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics131292.3%
Mathematical Literacy3131100.0%
Physical Sciences1111100.0%
Life Sciences181688.9%
Accounting1414100.0%
Business Studies262492.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how St Thomas Private School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against St Thomas Private School's 807; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against St Thomas Private School's 100%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Private School, 2,087 compared with 807; 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, 76.7% against St Thomas Private School's 100%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Private School, 2,067 compared with 807; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against St Thomas Private School's 100%).
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against St Thomas Private School's 807; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against St Thomas Private School's 100%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against St Thomas Private School's 807; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

Zooming into King Williams Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Thomas Private School.

  • Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against St Thomas Private School's 807; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against St Thomas Private School's 807; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.3% against St Thomas Private School's 100%.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against St Thomas Private School's 807; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against St Thomas Private School's 100%.
  • Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Private School, 1,174 compared with 807; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Private School, 1,135 compared with 807; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Queens Road, King William Town, King Willams Town, 5600
Telephone
043 642 5946
Website
stthomaspvtschool.co.za
Email
stpschool@yahoo.com
EMIS number
200601179

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Thomas Private 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 Private School directly, on 043 642 5946, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Thomas Private 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 Private School the best school in King Williams Town?
On the numbers that are published, St Thomas Private School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of WESTBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL at 92.3%.
How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides St Thomas Private School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at St Thomas Private School?
St Thomas Private School reported 807 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Private School?
Yes. As a private school, St Thomas Private 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 Private School's matric results like?
St Thomas Private School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 92.1% in 2023.
Is St Thomas Private School a public or private school?
St Thomas Private 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 Private School?
You can call 043 642 5946. It is located at 10 Queens Road, King William Town, King Willams Town, 5600.
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