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St Thomas Special School

Public special needs education school, technical occupational specialisation · Kingwilliams Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In Kingwilliams Town, King Willims Town, St Thomas Special School operates as a public school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 20%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about St Thomas Special School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

St Thomas Special School is a public school serving families in and around Kingwilliams Town, King Willims Town.

192
Learners
28
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Technical Occupational
Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, St Thomas Special School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact St Thomas Special School for its exact current amount.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 5 learners from St Thomas Special School who wrote matric in 2025, 20% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20235120.0%
202466100.0%
20255120.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

St Thomas Special School reported results in 3 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy6116.7%
Business Studies6233.3%
English First Additional Language66100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Buffalo City district

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against St Thomas Special School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Thomas Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against St Thomas Special School's 20%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Special School, 2,087 compared with 192; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Thomas Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.7% against St Thomas Special School's 20%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Special School, 2,067 compared with 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Thomas Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against St Thomas Special School's 20%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against St Thomas Special School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Thomas Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against St Thomas Special School's 20%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against St Thomas Special School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Thomas Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

  • Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against St Thomas Special School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Thomas Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against St Thomas Special School's 192; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Thomas Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.3% against St Thomas Special School's 20%.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against St Thomas Special School's 192; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Thomas Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against St Thomas Special School's 20%.
  • Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Special School, 1,174 compared with 192; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Thomas Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Thomas Special School, 1,135 compared with 192; is a public primary school, a different phase than St Thomas Special School; 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to St Thomas Special School for 2027

St Thomas Special School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Woodlands Mission, Izele Village, King Willams Town, 5600
Postal
P O Box 275, King Wm's Town,
Telephone
043 289 0919
EMIS number
200200819

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Thomas Special 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 Special School directly, on 043 289 0919, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Thomas Special 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 Special School the best school in King Williams Town?
On the numbers that are published, St Thomas Special School's matric pass rate of 20% is lower than WESTBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL's 92.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides St Thomas Special 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 Special School?
St Thomas Special School reported 192 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Special School?
Yes, St Thomas Special School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are St Thomas Special School's matric results like?
St Thomas Special School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 20%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 20% since 2023.
Is St Thomas Special School a public or private school?
St Thomas Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Thomas Special School?
You can call 043 289 0919. It is located at Woodlands Mission, Izele Village, King Willams Town, 5600.
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