St Matthews Private Primary School (Kliptown)
Moroka, Soweto, Gauteng 96 m
Private high school
St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)
Rockville, Soweto, Gauteng
St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) is a private high school in Rockville, Soweto, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 610 learners and 23 educators, about 26.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private high schools in Gauteng (296 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 99.2% of its 119 candidates passed (Gauteng average: 89.1%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
99.2% of the school's 119 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Gauteng average of 89.1%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Gauteng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 121 | 121 | 100.0% | 85.4% |
| 2024 | 126 | 125 | 99.2% | 88.5% |
| 2025 | 119 | 118 | 99.2% | 89.1% |
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 high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 610 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 26.5 (province average 14) Fewer learners per educator than 8% of 95 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700133033 |
| Exam centre number | 8133033 |
Address and location
| Street address | 818, Vilakazi Street, Rockville, Soweto |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 33 Kliptown 1812 |
| Suburb / area | Rockville |
| Town | Soweto |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg Central |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800033 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)
Is St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) a public or private school?
St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown) is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)'s matric pass rate?
99.2% of its 119 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.1% for Gauteng. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 99.2%.
How many learners are at St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)?
610 learners and 23 educators (about 26.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 8% of 95 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)?
Its EMIS number is 700133033. Its exam centre number is 8133033.
Where is St Matthews Private Secondary School (Kliptown)?
818, Vilakazi Street, Rockville, Soweto. It is in Rockville, Soweto, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg Central education district. Phone 011 984 4305.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.