Holy Cross Kiddieland

Holy Cross Kiddieland is a private combined school in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 416 learners and 45 educators, about 31.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Eastern Cape (403 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 93.9% of its 82 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

93.9% of the school's 82 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Eastern Cape
2023	92	87	94.6%	81.5%
2024	82	81	98.8%	85.1%
2025	82	77	93.9%	84.2%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Private combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	1 416
Educators (2025)	45
Learners per educator	31.5 (province average 16.7)
EMIS number	200401415
Exam centre number	4292027

Address and location

Street address	No-68 Chatham Street,mthatha,5099
Postal address	P O Box 1005, Umtata, 5099
Town	Mthatha
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Or Tambo Inland
Municipality	King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.