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Barkly West High School

Public secondary school · Null, Barkly Wes, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

Barkly West High School is a public secondary school based in Null, Barkly Wes. Its most recent matric class posted a 90.8% pass rate.

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

In Null, Barkly Wes, Barkly West High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

619
Learners
22
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Barkly West High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Barkly West High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 76 learners from Barkly West High School who wrote matric in 2025, 90.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023765673.7%
2024625893.5%
2025766990.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Barkly West High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10330.0%
Mathematical Literacy525096.2%
Physical Sciences33100.0%
Life Sciences352880.0%
Accounting181477.8%
Business Studies342367.6%
Economics353291.4%
Geography1111100.0%
English First Additional Language6262100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

Here is how Barkly West High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Frances Baard (FB) district.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Barkly West High School, 2,030 compared with 619; is a public combined school, a different phase than Barkly West High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Barkly West High School's 90.8%.
  • Rietvale High School teaches considerably more learners than Barkly West High School, 1,492 compared with 619; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Barkly West High School's 90.8%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,478 learners against Barkly West High School's 619; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Barkly West High School's 90.8%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barkly West High School, 1,464 compared with 619; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barkly West High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barkly West High School, 1,454 compared with 619; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barkly West High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Barkly Wes

And within Barkly Wes itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Barkly Wes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barkly West High School, 1,142 compared with 619; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barkly West High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mosalakae Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Barkly West High School, 1,057 compared with 619; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barkly West High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Boresetse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,055 learners against Barkly West High School's 619; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.6% against Barkly West High School's 90.8%.
  • Barkly West Higher Primary School is a similar size to Barkly West High School, with 839 learners against 619; is a public primary school, a different phase than Barkly West High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Vaalrivier High School sits in roughly the same size range as Barkly West High School, at 436 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Barkly West High School's 90.8%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dahlia Street, Debeershoogte, Barkly West, 8375
Postal
Po Box 87 Barkly Wes 8375
Telephone
053 531 0529
EMIS number
300012301
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Barkly West 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 Barkly West High School directly, on 053 531 0529, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Barkly West High 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 Barkly West High School the best school in Barkly Wes?
On the numbers that are published, Barkly West High School's 90.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BORESETSE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 87.6%.
How many other schools are there in Barkly Wes besides Barkly West High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Barkly Wes, including Barkly Wes Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Barkly West High School?
Barkly West High School reported 619 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Barkly West High School?
Yes, Barkly West 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 Barkly West High School's matric results like?
Barkly West High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.8%, in 2025. That's up from 73.7% in 2023.
Is Barkly West High School a public or private school?
Barkly West High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Barkly West High School?
You can call 053 531 0529. It is located at Dahlia Street, Debeershoogte, Barkly West, 8375.
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