Public special needs education school, technical occupational specialisation · Kingwilliams Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
St Thomas Special School reported results in 3 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Literacy | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Business Studies | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.