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Star Of Hope School

Private combined school · De Wagendrift, Cullinan, Gauteng · Gauteng North district (3 circuit)

Star Of Hope School is a private combined school in De Wagendrift, Cullinan. Its last matric group achieved a 98% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Star Of Hope School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in De Wagendrift, Cullinan, Star Of Hope School is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

924
Learners
43
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Star Of Hope School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Star Of Hope School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 49 learners from Star Of Hope School who wrote matric in 2025, 98% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023756890.7%
20245757100.0%
2025494898.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Star Of Hope School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics321650.0%
Mathematical Literacy2525100.0%
Physical Sciences272074.1%
Life Sciences2727100.0%
Accounting151493.3%
Business Studies302996.7%
Economics302996.7%
Geography4242100.0%
History2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng North district

5 other schools in Gauteng North district, for comparison against Star Of Hope School.

  • Kutumela-Molefi Intm. Farm School teaches considerably more learners than Star Of Hope School, 2,668 compared with 924; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Star Of Hope School's 924; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Star Of Hope School's 98%.
  • Lesedi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Star Of Hope School, 1,998 compared with 924; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.6% against Star Of Hope School's 98%.
  • Chokoe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Star Of Hope School, 1,769 compared with 924; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Bronkhorstspruit Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,720 learners against Star Of Hope School's 924; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cullinan

And within Cullinan itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Chipa-Tabane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,493 learners against Star Of Hope School's 924; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Star Of Hope School's 98%.
  • Sedibeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Star Of Hope School, 1,582 compared with 924; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Doxa Deo Edendale School sits in roughly the same size range as Star Of Hope School, at 985 learners.
  • Cullinan Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Star Of Hope School, at 785 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.9% against Star Of Hope School's 98%.
  • Foxtrot Primary Farm School is noticeably smaller, with 351 learners against Star Of Hope School's 924; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
37, Moloto, , De Wagendrift, Cullinan
Postal
P. O. Box 467 De-Wagendrift 1002
Telephone
012 735 9921
Website
starofhopeindependent.co.za
Email
info@starofhopeindependent.co.za
EMIS number
700212001

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Star Of Hope 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 Star Of Hope School directly, on 012 735 9921, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Star Of Hope School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Star Of Hope School the best school in Cullinan?
On the numbers that are published, Star Of Hope School's 98% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of CULLINAN SECONDARY SCHOOL at 90.9%.
How many other schools are there in Cullinan besides Star Of Hope School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Cullinan, including Chipa-Tabane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Star Of Hope School?
Star Of Hope School reported 924 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Star Of Hope School?
Yes. As a private school, Star Of Hope 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 Star Of Hope School's matric results like?
Star Of Hope School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98%, in 2025. That's up from 90.7% in 2023.
Is Star Of Hope School a public or private school?
Star Of Hope School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Star Of Hope School?
You can call 012 735 9921. It is located at 37, Moloto, , De Wagendrift, Cullinan.
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