Public secondary school · Carnarvon, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Carnarvon High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Carnarvon, Carnarvon High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.
Of the 73 learners from Carnarvon High School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 44 | 78.6% |
| 2024 | 57 | 49 | 86.0% |
| 2025 | 73 | 58 | 79.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Carnarvon High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 49 | 42 | 85.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 7 | 6 | 85.7% |
| Life Sciences | 15 | 8 | 53.3% |
| Accounting | 24 | 22 | 91.7% |
| Business Studies | 25 | 17 | 68.0% |
| Geography | 26 | 22 | 84.6% |
| History | 25 | 22 | 88.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 57 | 57 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Carnarvon High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Carnarvon High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.