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Cradock High School

Public secondary school · Cradock, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Cradock High School, a public secondary school serving Cradock. Its last matric group achieved a 95.5% pass rate.

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Cradock High School is a public secondary school in Cradock. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

490
Learners
26
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, 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310910798.2%
2024999393.9%
2025898595.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Cradock High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics292482.8%
Mathematical Literacy7070100.0%
Physical Sciences191684.2%
Life Sciences494693.9%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies302273.3%
Economics211571.4%
Geography171588.2%
History7571.4%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Cradock High School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Cradock High School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Cradock High School's 95.5%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Cradock High School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Cradock High School's 95.5%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Cradock High School's 490; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cradock High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Cradock High School's 490; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cradock High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Cradock High School, 1,267 compared with 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.9% against Cradock High School's 95.5%.

Cradock

Zooming into Cradock, here are 5 other schools to compare against Cradock High School.

  • Michausdal Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cradock High School, 1,125 compared with 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.2% against Cradock High School's 95.5%.
  • J A Calata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Cradock High School, 1,120 compared with 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against Cradock High School's 95.5%.
  • Carinus Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,032 learners against Cradock High School's 490; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cradock High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Michausdal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 913 learners against Cradock High School's 490; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cradock High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matthew Goniwe Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 902 learners against Cradock High School's 490; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.6% against Cradock High School's 95.5%.
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 Cradock High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Naested Street, Cradock, 5880
Postal
P.o. Box 253, Cradock, 5880,
Telephone
048 881 2784
Website
cradockhs.co.za
Email
admin@cradockhighschool.co.za
EMIS number
200600117

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cradock 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 Cradock High School directly, on 048 881 2784, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cradock 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 Cradock High School the best school in Cradock?
On the numbers that are published, Cradock High School's 95.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MATTHEW GONIWE COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 90.6%.
How many other schools are there in Cradock besides Cradock High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cradock, including Michausdal Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Cradock High School?
Cradock High School reported 490 learners and 26 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 Cradock High School?
Yes, Cradock 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 Cradock High School's matric results like?
Cradock High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.2% since 2023.
Is Cradock High School a public or private school?
Cradock High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cradock High School?
You can call 048 881 2784. It is located at Naested Street, Cradock, 5880.
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