Holy Cross School
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Holy Cross School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Holy Cross School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Holy Cross 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
Holy Cross 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, Holy Cross School reported a total enrollment of 113 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Holy Cross School is situated in Grahamstown, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Makana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Mariya Umama Wethemba Monastery, Highlands Road, Grahamstown, 6139. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 6035, Grahamstown, 6141.
Curriculum & Academics
Holy Cross School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary 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 Holy Cross 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
Mariya Umama Wethemba Monastery, Highlands Road, Grahamstown, 6139
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 6035, Grahamstown, 6141
Phone
+27 76 812 7672Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100930
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.