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Vela Private School

Private combined school · Mtahtha, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

In Mtahtha, Mthatha, Vela Private School operates as a private combined school. The school's roll stands at roughly 303 learners.

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

Vela Private School is a private combined school serving families in and around Mtahtha, Mthatha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

303
Learners
31
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Vela 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.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Vela Private School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vela Private School, 2,172 compared with 303; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vela Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Vela Private School's 303; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vela Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Vela Private School's 303; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vela Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Vela Private School, 1,910 compared with 303, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Vela Private School.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Vela Private School, 1,870 compared with 303; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vela Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vela Private School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vela Private School, 2,172 compared with 303; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vela Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Vela Private School's 303; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vela Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Vela Private School, 1,910 compared with 303, and is a private primary school, a different phase than Vela Private School.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Vela Private School, 1,870 compared with 303; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vela Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Vela Private School, 1,817 compared with 303; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vela Private School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Thorn Hill Road, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
047 532 5462
Website
velaschool.co.za
EMIS number
200601167

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vela 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 Vela Private School directly, on 047 532 5462, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vela 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 Vela Private School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vela Private School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Vela Private School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Vela Private School?
Vela Private School reported 303 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Vela Private School?
Yes. As a private school, Vela 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 Vela Private School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Vela Private School.
Is Vela Private School a public or private school?
Vela Private School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Vela Private School?
You can call 047 532 5462. It is located at Thorn Hill Road, Mthatha, 5099.
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