St Thomas Private School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About St Thomas Private School
With EMIS number 200601179, St Thomas Private School is a independent combined school located in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, operating within the Buffalo City district. The 2025 academic year saw 807 enrolled learners instructed by 40 educators, resulting in a ratio of 20:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St Thomas Private School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
St Thomas Private School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, St Thomas Private School reported a total enrollment of 807 learners with a teaching staff of 40 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
St Thomas Private School is situated in King Williams Town (Central), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 10 Queens Road, King William Town, King Willams Town, 5600. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
St Thomas Private School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Thomas Private School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
10 Queens Road, King William Town, King Willams Town, 5600
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Phone
+27 43 642 5946Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200601179
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.