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Burgersdorp High School

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

Welcome to Burgersdorp High School, a public secondary school serving Burgersdorp. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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Burgersdorp High School is a public secondary school in Burgersdorp. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

301
Learners
16
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Burgersdorp 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 Burgersdorp High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Burgersdorp High School entered 59 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023565496.4%
2024585493.1%
20255959100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Burgersdorp High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1212100.0%
Mathematical Literacy464597.8%
Physical Sciences77100.0%
Life Sciences221672.7%
Accounting12975.0%
Business Studies272177.8%
Geography171694.1%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

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

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Burgersdorp High School's 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Burgersdorp High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Burgersdorp High School's 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Burgersdorp High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Burgersdorp High School, 1,666 compared with 301; is a public combined school, a different phase than Burgersdorp High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Burgersdorp High School, 1,497 compared with 301; is a public combined school, a different phase than Burgersdorp High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Burgersdorp High School, 1,490 compared with 301, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Burgersdorp

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

  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Burgersdorp High School's 301; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Burgersdorp High School's 100%.
  • Mzimkhulu Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Burgersdorp High School, 1,041 compared with 301; is a public combined school, a different phase than Burgersdorp High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ethembeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,036 learners against Burgersdorp High School's 301; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.9% against Burgersdorp High School's 100%.
  • Maruping Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,008 learners against Burgersdorp High School's 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Burgersdorp High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Masha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Burgersdorp High School, 916 compared with 301; is a public primary school, a different phase than Burgersdorp High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Burgersdorp High School for 2027

Because Burgersdorp 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
Aliwal Road/Aliwalweg, Burgersdorp, Burgersdorp, 9744
Postal
P O Box 87/Posbus 87, Burgersdorp, Burgersdorp, 9744
Telephone
051 653 1715
Website
hsbdp.co.za
Email
admin@hsbdp.co.za
EMIS number
200600078

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Burgersdorp 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 Burgersdorp High School directly, on 051 653 1715, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Burgersdorp 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 Burgersdorp High School the best school in Burgersdorp?
On the numbers that are published, Burgersdorp High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ETHEMBENI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 97.9%.
How many other schools are there in Burgersdorp besides Burgersdorp High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersdorp, including Burghersdorp.
How big are the classes at Burgersdorp High School?
Burgersdorp High School reported 301 learners and 16 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 Burgersdorp High School?
Yes, Burgersdorp 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 Burgersdorp High School's matric results like?
Burgersdorp High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 96.4% in 2023.
Is Burgersdorp High School a public or private school?
Burgersdorp High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Burgersdorp High School?
You can call 051 653 1715. It is located at Aliwal Road/Aliwalweg, Burgersdorp, Burgersdorp, 9744.
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