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Aliwal North High School

Public secondary school · Aliwal North, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Aliwal North High School, a public secondary school serving Aliwal North. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.2%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Aliwal North High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Aliwal North High School is a public secondary school in Aliwal North. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

546
Learners
29
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Aliwal North High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Aliwal North High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 109 matric candidates from Aliwal North High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023888596.6%
2024878496.6%
202510910798.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Aliwal North High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242291.7%
Mathematical Literacy636196.8%
Physical Sciences11981.8%
Life Sciences403895.0%
Accounting1919100.0%
Business Studies534992.5%
Geography221986.4%
History242395.8%
English First Additional Language2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

Here is how Aliwal North High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Joe Gqabi district.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Aliwal North High School's 546; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aliwal North High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Aliwal North High School's 546; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aliwal North High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Aliwal North High School, 1,666 compared with 546; is a public combined school, a different phase than Aliwal North High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Aliwal North High School, 1,497 compared with 546; is a public combined school, a different phase than Aliwal North High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Aliwal North High School, 1,490 compared with 546, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Aliwal North

Zooming into Aliwal North, here are 5 other schools to compare against Aliwal North High School.

  • Malcomess Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,198 learners against Aliwal North High School's 546; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.7% against Aliwal North High School's 98.2%.
  • Maletswai Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Aliwal North High School, 1,105 compared with 546; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aliwal North High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vumile Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 913 learners against Aliwal North High School's 546; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aliwal North High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 883 learners against Aliwal North High School's 546; is a public primary school, a different phase than Aliwal North High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Egqili Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 872 learners against Aliwal North High School's 546; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.8% against Aliwal North High School's 98.2%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Aliwal North High School for 2027

Because Aliwal North High School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 9750
Postal
P O Box 214, Aliwal North, 9750
Telephone
051 633 2073
EMIS number
200600012

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Aliwal North High School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Aliwal North High School directly, on 051 633 2073, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Aliwal North High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Aliwal North High School the best school in Aliwal North?
On the numbers that are published, Aliwal North High School's 98.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of EGQILI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 94.8%.
How many other schools are there in Aliwal North besides Aliwal North High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Aliwal North, including Malcomess Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Aliwal North High School?
Aliwal North High School reported 546 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Aliwal North High School?
Yes, Aliwal North High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Aliwal North High School's matric results like?
Aliwal North High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.6% since 2023.
Is Aliwal North High School a public or private school?
Aliwal North High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Aliwal North High School?
You can call 051 633 2073. It is located at Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 9750.
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