St Peter’s College follows the Independent Education Board (IEB) curriculum. 

Many students are attracted to St Peter’s College because we accommodate most subject combinations. 

Grade 8 to 9 subject list

1. Home Language: English
2. 1st Additional Language (Choose one): Afrikaans, isiZulu
3. Mathematics
4. Natural Science
5. Human Social Sciences (Geography and History)
6. Technology
7. Creative Arts: Music, Art, Dance and Drama (Grade 8 and 9s choose two)
8. Economic Life Skills (Economic Management Sciences and Life Orientation combined)
9. Optional 2nd additional language: French 

Grade 10 to 12 subject list

During the last term in Grade 9, the Grade Head and Academic Head host a subject-choice information evening for all Grade 9 students. The choice of subject groups to ensure a matric exemption certificate is discussed.

In order to attain a National Senior Certificate, students must study seven subjects. Four subjects are compulsory and three are electives:

Compulsory subjects

1. Home Language: English
2. 1st Additional Language (choose one): Afrikaans, isiZulu
3. Mathematics (choose one): Core, Literacy
4. Life Orientation

Elective subjects

Choose three subjects from the following:

• Accounting
• Business Studies
• Information Technology
• French
• Geography
• History
• Life Science
• Physical Science (may only be selected with Core Mathematics)
• Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD)
• Dramatic Arts
• Music
• Visual Art

Academic extension

We offer Advanced Programmes (AP) from Grade 10 to Matric:

1. AP English
2. AP Afrikaans
3. AP Mathematics (Student must maintain 80%+ average in Core Mathematics to qualify)

Please note: We endeavour to accommodate subjects selected. However, alternatives will need to be chosen where the combination is not possible.