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Carnarvon High School

Public secondary school · Carnarvon, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

Carnarvon High School is a public secondary school in Carnarvon. Its most recent matric class posted a 79.5% pass rate.

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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.

695
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 73 learners from Carnarvon High School who wrote matric in 2025, 79.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023564478.6%
2024574986.0%
2025735879.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8675.0%
Mathematical Literacy494285.7%
Physical Sciences7685.7%
Life Sciences15853.3%
Accounting242291.7%
Business Studies251768.0%
Geography262284.6%
History252288.0%
English First Additional Language5757100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

Here is how Carnarvon High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district.

  • Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carnarvon High School, 1,332 compared with 695; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carnarvon High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carnarvon High School, 1,214 compared with 695; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carnarvon High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Carnarvon High School, 1,189 compared with 695; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Carnarvon High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carnarvon High School, 1,123 compared with 695; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carnarvon High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carnarvon High School, 1,103 compared with 695, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Carnarvon High School.

Carnarvon

And within Carnarvon itself, 1 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carnarvon High School, 1,214 compared with 695; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carnarvon High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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
Zahn Street Carnarvon, 8925
Postal
Po Box 20 Carnarvon 8925
Telephone
053 382 3660
Website
hscarnarvon.wixsite.com
EMIS number
300024302

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Carnarvon 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 Carnarvon High School directly, on 053 382 3660, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Carnarvon 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 Carnarvon High School the best school in Carnarvon?
Carnarvon High School's most recent matric pass rate was 79.5%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Carnarvon besides Carnarvon High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Carnarvon, including Carnarvon Primary School.
How big are the classes at Carnarvon High School?
Carnarvon High School reported 695 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Carnarvon High School?
Yes, Carnarvon 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 Carnarvon High School's matric results like?
Carnarvon High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78.6% since 2023.
Is Carnarvon High School a public or private school?
Carnarvon High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Carnarvon High School?
You can call 053 382 3660. It is located at Zahn Street Carnarvon, 8925.
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