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St Thomas Independent School
Kew, Johannesburg, Gauteng
St Thomas Independent School is a private high school in Kew, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 543 learners and 19 educators, about 28.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private high schools in Gauteng (296 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 543 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 28.6 (province average 14) Fewer learners per educator than 4% of 95 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 700400374 |
| Exam centre number | 8400374 |
Address and location
| Street address | 3, Andries Street, Kew, Johannesburg, Johannesburg |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 30604 Braamfontein 2017 |
| Suburb / area | Kew |
| Town | Johannesburg |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Education district | Johannesburg East |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 79800074 |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about St Thomas Independent School
Is St Thomas Independent School a public or private school?
St Thomas Independent School is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at St Thomas Independent School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at St Thomas Independent School?
543 learners and 19 educators (about 28.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 4% of 95 similar schools in Gauteng.
What is the EMIS number of St Thomas Independent School?
Its EMIS number is 700400374. Its exam centre number is 8400374.
Where is St Thomas Independent School?
3, Andries Street, Kew, Johannesburg, Johannesburg. It is in Kew, Johannesburg, Gauteng, in the Johannesburg East education district. Phone 010 237 0033.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.