Overview
St Stithians College is a independent combined school (Grades R–12) located in Lyme Park, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. It currently enrols 2,611 learners and is staffed by 294 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 9:1), operating as a fee-charging school. It falls within the Johannesburg North education district.
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 35 other combined schools in Sandton.
School fees
Private school fees vary widely. Request the official 2027 fee schedule from St Stithians College directly.
Private combined school (Grades R–12); fees set by the school.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at St Stithians College for 2027?
For 2027, St Stithians College falls within a r20,000 – r250,000+ per year (typical range) band and serves 2,611 learners in the Johannesburg North district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 011 577 6000 for the published amount.
Is St Stithians College a no-fee school?
No, St Stithians College is a fee-charging school in the Johannesburg North district. Annual fees are set by the SGB and apply to all enrolled learners.
What is the quintile of St Stithians College and what does it mean for fees?
St Stithians College operates as an independent school in Lyme Park, Sandton, Gauteng and is therefore not part of the public-school quintile system. All fees are determined privately by the school.
How to apply
To enrol your child at St Stithians College, families in Gauteng apply via the GDE Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by St Stithians College. The exact Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8 process in the Johannesburg North education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with St Stithians College
Call 011 577 6000 to confirm whether St Stithians College has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the GDE Online Admissions portal when applications open and select St Stithians College as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the GDE Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, St Stithians College (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your GDE Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at St Stithians College.
- 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 Stithians College for the next school year?
To apply to St Stithians College for the next academic year, register on the GDE Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select St Stithians College as a preferred school. GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens around July of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact St Stithians College via phone 011 577 6000.
What documents do I need to apply at St Stithians College?
St Stithians College requires the following documents for admission: • 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) Contact St Stithians College (phone 011 577 6000) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the GDE Online Admissions.