St. Francis Catholic Academy

St. Francis Catholic Academy is a private combined school in Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 798 learners and 32 educators, about 24.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Limpopo (481 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 96.2% of its 53 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

96.2% of the school's 53 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Limpopo
2023	36	36	100.0%	79.7%
2024	51	50	98.0%	85.1%
2025	53	51	96.2%	86.2%

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	Yes
Learners (2025)	798
Educators (2025)	32
Learners per educator	24.9 (province average 20)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	923261409
Exam centre number	7032191

Address and location

Street address	Vrederust Farm;
Postal address	P/Bag 7354; Pietersburg
Town	Polokwane
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Capricorn South
Municipality	Polokwane
Former department	Department of Education & Training(DET)

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Admissions

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