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Asherville Public School

Public secondary school · Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Asherville Public School is a public secondary school based in Graaff-Reinet. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 54.3%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Asherville Public School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Graaff-Reinet, Asherville Public School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

762
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Asherville Public School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

Asherville Public School entered 70 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 54.3% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023732719.0%
2025703854.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Asherville Public School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 97.6% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy853844.7%
Business Studies23730.4%
History614268.9%
English First Additional Language858397.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

Here is how Asherville Public School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sarah Baartman district.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Asherville Public School's 762; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77% against Asherville Public School's 54.3%.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Asherville Public School, 1,751 compared with 762; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.6% against Asherville Public School's 54.3%.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Asherville Public School's 762; is a public combined school, a different phase than Asherville Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Asherville Public School's 54.3%.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Asherville Public School's 762; is a public primary school, a different phase than Asherville Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Asherville Public School, 1,490 compared with 762; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Asherville Public School's 54.3%.

Graaff-Reinet

And within Graaff-Reinet itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Asherville Public School, 1,490 compared with 762; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Asherville Public School's 54.3%.
  • Narsingstreet Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Asherville Public School, at 1,013 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Asherville Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembalesizwe Primary School is a similar size to Asherville Public School, with 951 learners against 762; is a public primary school, a different phase than Asherville Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nqweba Secondary School is a similar size to Asherville Public School, with 910 learners against 762; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.3% against Asherville Public School's 54.3%.
  • Kroonvale Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Asherville Public School, at 821 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Asherville Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Asherville Public School for 2027

As a public school, Asherville Public School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Affodil Street, Asherville, Graaff-Reinet, 6280
Postal
Posbus 303 Kroonvale, Graaff-Reinet, 6281
Telephone
049 893 0037
EMIS number
200100041

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Asherville Public 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 Asherville Public School directly, on 049 893 0037, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Asherville Public School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Asherville Public School the best school in Graaff-Reinet?
On the numbers that are published, Asherville Public School's matric pass rate of 54.3% is lower than NQWEBA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 87.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Graaff-Reinet besides Asherville Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Graaff-Reinet, including Spandau Public School.
How big are the classes at Asherville Public School?
Asherville Public School reported 762 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Asherville Public School?
No. Asherville Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Asherville Public School's matric results like?
Asherville Public School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 54.3%, in 2025. That's up from 19% in 2023.
Is Asherville Public School a public or private school?
Asherville Public School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Asherville Public School?
You can call 049 893 0037. It is located at Affodil Street, Asherville, Graaff-Reinet, 6280.
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