Public secondary school · Cradock, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Cradock High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Cradock High School is a public secondary school in Cradock. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Of the 89 learners from Cradock High School who wrote matric in 2025, 95.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 109 | 107 | 98.2% |
| 2024 | 99 | 93 | 93.9% |
| 2025 | 89 | 85 | 95.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Cradock High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 29 | 24 | 82.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 70 | 70 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 16 | 84.2% |
| Life Sciences | 49 | 46 | 93.9% |
| Accounting | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 30 | 22 | 73.3% |
| Economics | 21 | 15 | 71.4% |
| Geography | 17 | 15 | 88.2% |
| History | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 48 | 48 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Cradock 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 Cradock High School for its exact current amount.
As a public school, Cradock High School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.