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Cathcart High School

Public secondary school · Cathcart, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Cathcart High School is a public secondary school based in Cathcart. Its last matric group achieved a 86.7% pass rate.

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

In Cathcart, Cathcart High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

724
Learners
43
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cathcart 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 Cathcart High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Cathcart High School entered 83 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.7% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023938793.5%
2024646093.8%
2025837286.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Cathcart High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics181372.2%
Mathematical Literacy4646100.0%
Physical Sciences151493.3%
Life Sciences242395.8%
Agricultural Sciences141392.9%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies252392.0%
Economics252288.0%
Geography353497.1%
History252288.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Cathcart High School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Cathcart High School's 724; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cathcart High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Cathcart High School's 86.7%.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Cathcart High School's 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.8% against Cathcart High School's 86.7%).
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Cathcart High School's 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.1% against Cathcart High School's 86.7%).
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cathcart High School, at 1,001 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Cathcart High School's 86.7%.
  • Sinethemba Public School is a similar size to Cathcart High School, with 933 learners against 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Cathcart High School's 86.7%.

Cathcart

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

  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Cathcart High School's 724; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.8% against Cathcart High School's 86.7%).
  • Daliwe Senior Primary School teaches fewer learners than Cathcart High School, 468 compared with 724; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cathcart High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • D G Cossie Public Primary School teaches fewer learners than Cathcart High School, 404 compared with 724; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cathcart High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cathcart (Rc) Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 229 learners against Cathcart High School's 724; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cathcart High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Coverside Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 56 learners against Cathcart High School's 724; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cathcart 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Cathcart High School for 2027

Because Cathcart 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
45 Merriman Street, Cathcart, 5310
Postal
P O Box 73, Cathcart, 5310
Telephone
045 843 1130
EMIS number
200600095
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cathcart 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 Cathcart High School directly, on 045 843 1130, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cathcart 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 Cathcart High School the best school in Cathcart?
On the numbers that are published, Cathcart High School's matric pass rate of 86.7% is lower than FUNDANI HIGH SCHOOL's 87.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cathcart besides Cathcart High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Cathcart, including Fundani High School.
How big are the classes at Cathcart High School?
Cathcart High School reported 724 learners and 43 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Cathcart High School?
Yes, Cathcart 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 Cathcart High School's matric results like?
Cathcart High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.7%, in 2025. That's down from 93.5% in 2023.
Is Cathcart High School a public or private school?
Cathcart High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cathcart High School?
You can call 045 843 1130. It is located at 45 Merriman Street, Cathcart, 5310.
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