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St Christophers Private School

King William's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape

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Learners (2025)
792
Educators (2025)
32
Learner : Educator
24.8:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
97.1%
About this school

Overview

St Christophers Private School is a independent combined school (Grades R–12) located in King William's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 792 learners and is staffed by 32 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 25:1), operating as a fee-charging school. It falls within the Buffalo City education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 97.1% (66 of 68 candidates).

EMIS
200201045
Phase
Combined
Sector
Independent
Quintile
N/A
Learners (2025)
792
Province
Eastern Cape
National Senior Certificate

St Christophers Private School Matric Performance

St Christophers Private School's NSC pass rate has remained fairly steady over the past 3 years, from 95.0% in 2023 to 97.1% in 2025 (68 candidates writing in 2025).

YearWroteAchievedPass rate
2025 68 66 97.1%
2024 76 70 92.1%
2023 60 57 95.0%

Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: St Christophers Private School (4322097).

2025 NSC subjects

Subject pass rates

St Christophers Private School offered 8 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 94.9%. Mathematical Literacy performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 78.6%. 5 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchieved2025 pass rate
Mathematics 28 22
78.6%
Mathematical Literacy 40 40
100.0%
Physical Sciences 21 18
85.7%
Life Sciences 25 25
100.0%
Business Studies 49 47
95.9%
Economics 13 13
100.0%
Geography 23 23
100.0%
History 16 16
100.0%
Mathematics 78.6%
28 wrote · 22 achieved
Mathematical Literacy 100.0%
40 wrote · 40 achieved
Physical Sciences 85.7%
21 wrote · 18 achieved
Life Sciences 100.0%
25 wrote · 25 achieved
Business Studies 95.9%
49 wrote · 47 achieved
Economics 100.0%
13 wrote · 13 achieved
Geography 100.0%
23 wrote · 23 achieved
History 100.0%
16 wrote · 16 achieved
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 18 other combined schools in King William's Town.

2025 NSC pass rate vs. area average
97.1%
St Christophers Private School
81.5%
Area average
Ranks 4th of 18
St Christophers Private School
Area average

St Christophers Private School's 2025 pass rate is 15.6 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
24.8:1
vs 24.3:1 area average
Ranks 12th of 19
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
Fee Charging
Indicative 2027 fee
R20,000 – R250,000+ per year (typical range)

Private school fees vary widely. Request the official 2027 fee schedule from St Christophers Private School directly.

Private combined school (Grades R–12); fees set by the school.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at St Christophers Private School for 2027?

St Christophers Private School is a fee-charging independent school in the Buffalo City district. Indicative 2027 fees: R20,000 – R250,000+ per year (typical range). Exact fees are confirmed by the School Governing Body before the school year begins. To get the official 2027 fee schedule, phone 043 643 3261.

Is St Christophers Private School a no-fee school?

St Christophers Private School does charge school fees. The amount is reviewed and approved annually by the School Governing Body.

What is the quintile of St Christophers Private School and what does it mean for fees?

As an independent (private) school in the Buffalo City district, St Christophers Private School is not assigned a government quintile. Its fee structure is set by the school's governing body and reflects the facilities, curriculum and programmes offered in King William's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape.

Admissions

How to apply

St Christophers Private School accepts applications directly at the St Christophers Private School school office in the Buffalo City education district. The steps and documents required for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 are detailed below.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with St Christophers Private School

    Call 043 643 3261 to confirm whether St Christophers Private School has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from 1 Byrnes Road,Clubview,King Willams Town,5600 or download it from the Eastern Cape Department of Education website.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to St Christophers Private School during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    If accepted, St Christophers Private School (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Wait for confirmation from St Christophers Private School. If declined, you may appeal at the Buffalo City district office under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.

Documents typically required
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
  • Latest school report
  • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
  • Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
  • Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to St Christophers Private School for the next school year?

St Christophers Private School processes applications at the school office. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. Reach the school directly via phone 043 643 3261 to confirm openings in the Buffalo City district.

What documents do I need to apply at St Christophers Private School?

When applying to St Christophers Private School, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by St Christophers Private School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 043 643 3261.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
1 Byrnes Road,Clubview,King Willams Town,5600
Postal address
P O Box 914, King Williams Town, 5600
Telephone
043 643 3261
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
200201045
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
District municipality
Buffalo City
Section 21 status
No
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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