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Charlie Hofmeyr High School

Public secondary school · Ceres, Ceres, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (5 circuit)

In Ceres, Charlie Hofmeyr High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Charlie Hofmeyr High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Charlie Hofmeyr High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ceres. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

611
Learners
32
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Charlie Hofmeyr 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 Charlie Hofmeyr High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 116 matric candidates from Charlie Hofmeyr High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311711497.4%
2024115115100.0%
2025116116100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Charlie Hofmeyr High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics454497.8%
Mathematical Literacy7070100.0%
Physical Sciences3535100.0%
Life Sciences4646100.0%
Accounting2525100.0%
Business Studies5151100.0%
Economics11100.0%
Geography1818100.0%
English First Additional Language8686100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Here is how Charlie Hofmeyr High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Charlie Hofmeyr High School, 1,957 compared with 611; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charlie Hofmeyr High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Charlie Hofmeyr High School's 611; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Charlie Hofmeyr High School's 100%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Charlie Hofmeyr High School's 611; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Charlie Hofmeyr High School's 100%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Charlie Hofmeyr High School, 1,747 compared with 611; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Charlie Hofmeyr High School's 100%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Charlie Hofmeyr High School, 1,739 compared with 611; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Charlie Hofmeyr High School's 100%.

Ceres

Zooming into Ceres, here are 5 other schools to compare against Charlie Hofmeyr High School.

  • Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Charlie Hofmeyr High School, 1,608 compared with 611; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Charlie Hofmeyr High School's 100%.
  • Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Charlie Hofmeyr High School, 1,159 compared with 611; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Charlie Hofmeyr High School's 100%.
  • Bella Vista High School teaches considerably more learners than Charlie Hofmeyr High School, 1,030 compared with 611; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71% against Charlie Hofmeyr High School's 100%.
  • Morrisdale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Charlie Hofmeyr High School, 985 compared with 611; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Charlie Hofmeyr High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Nduli Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Charlie Hofmeyr High School, 984 compared with 611; is a public primary school, a different phase than Charlie Hofmeyr 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 Charlie Hofmeyr High School for 2027

Because Charlie Hofmeyr High School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Van Riebeeckstraat 17 Ceres 6835
Postal
Posbus 49 Ceres Unknown 6835
Telephone
023 312 1130
Website
charlie.org.za
Email
admin@charlie.org.za
EMIS number
126310214

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Charlie Hofmeyr 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 Charlie Hofmeyr High School directly, on 023 312 1130, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Charlie Hofmeyr 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 Charlie Hofmeyr High School the best school in Ceres?
On the numbers that are published, Charlie Hofmeyr High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of CERES SEKONDﾊR at 81.4%.
How many other schools are there in Ceres besides Charlie Hofmeyr High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Ceres, including Ceres SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Charlie Hofmeyr High School?
Charlie Hofmeyr High School reported 611 learners and 32 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 Charlie Hofmeyr High School?
Yes, Charlie Hofmeyr 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 Charlie Hofmeyr High School's matric results like?
Charlie Hofmeyr High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.4% since 2023.
Is Charlie Hofmeyr High School a public or private school?
Charlie Hofmeyr High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Charlie Hofmeyr High School?
You can call 023 312 1130. It is located at Van Riebeeckstraat 17 Ceres 6835.
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