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St Aquinas
High School
St Aquinas High School
Our Academic Approach
- Senior Phase (Grades 7 to 9)
- Further Education and Training Phase (Grades 10 to 12)
We offer the CAPS syllabus as approved by the Department of Basic Education. Learners take a combination of both core and elective subjects of which they are required to pass at the end of the academic year in order to be progressed. Our teachers understand learners at high school level needs to be guided to take responsibility for their own learning and to see their teachers are guides who are with them to facilitate their learning. Our teachers are always on hand to give learners all the support and guidance they require. All learning experiences are academically rigorous and intended to prepare learners for success in college, career and citizenship.
1.Collaboration - incorporating Unity, Team, and Win-Win Relationships
2.Holistic Empowerment - The Whole Person, All Person - Staff, Learners, Parents and Community, and Active Student Body
3.Integrity - Principle Centred, Ethical, Fair, Sound Character
4.Excellence - Incorporating Continuous Improvement and Development
St Aquinas College Pretoria is a registered Independent School approved to administer and conduct NSC Examination and accredited with Umalusi.
- Gauteng Department of Education Registration Number: 700400375
- Examination Centre number: 8400375
St Aquinas College provides high-quality education to students in order to prepare them for a brighter future and to be productive, responsible citizens.
This is achieved by providing quality education in cooperation with family and community.
Education at St Aquinas College is focused on the development of students for a brighter future and a commitment to social justice and a concern for the world at large. We prepare our students for a mission that extends beyond mere education into the arena of both public and private service.
Our academic programme is designed to enable that:
- Learners are exposed to high-quality educational materials and instruction in the subjects needed.
- Educators prepare them for the final exams by concentrating on:
- Past paper methodologies;
- Problematic sections that learners historically struggle with;
- Sections which carry a high mark value in the final paper. We offer educational and personal support material Learner Diary which helps learners on How to set goals (long term and short term).
Our Commitment To Your Success
We offer programmes to support learners with specific needs and learners who are struggling. We have the following in place:
- One-on-One After school support
- Extra lessons after school
- Online teaching and learning platform
- Special reading recovery programme
For emotional and support related matters, we have a access to social workers from Department of social development whom we call on to assist us when the need arise.
Grade 12 Matric Results
Over the past 5 years, our college has been producing a matric pass rate above the provincial pass rate. Below is our matric pass rate for the past 5 years as well as Bachelor and Diploma Statistics;
Subjects We Offer
(Grades 7 – 9)
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Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences and Life Sciences
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Creative Arts
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Social Sciences
History and Geography
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Economic and Management Sciences (EMS)
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Technology
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Sepedi (FAL)
First Additional Language
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Afrikaans (FAL)
First Additional Language
Subjects We Offer
(Grades 10 – 12)
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Group A (4 Compulsory Subjects)
- Home Language: English / Sepedi / IsiZulu
- First Additional Language: English Fal / Afrikaans Fal
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
- Life Orientation
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Group B (Choose 3)
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Geography
- Accounting
- Economics
- Business Studies
- You can apply online or download the hardcopy application
- For easier and faster response, we advise that you apply online.
Fees may be paid in one of the following ways.
- Once-off payment
- Ten monthly payments by Debit Order
- Ten monthly payments by direct Deposit at the bank or EFT Four quarterly payments payable at the start of each term
Please have the following documents on hand before you proceed with your Online application. If you choose print out hardcopy admission form, please attach the following:
- Two certified copies of the learner’s Identity document/Birth certificate
- Two certified copies of learners’ report
- Two reams of bond papers 500 sheets each
- Proof of payment of registration fees
- Two parent or guardian’s certified ID copy
- Fully completed application form
- Fully signed application form