Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Fairbridge Heights, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Daniel Pienaar Technical High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Daniel Pienaar Technical High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Fairbridge Heights, Kariega. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 157 matric candidates from Daniel Pienaar Technical High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 124 | 117 | 94.4% |
| 2024 | 131 | 110 | 84.0% |
| 2025 | 157 | 123 | 78.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Daniel Pienaar Technical High School reported results in 3 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40 | 31 | 77.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 30 | 24 | 80.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 77 | 77 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Daniel Pienaar Technical 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 Daniel Pienaar Technical High School for its exact current amount.
Daniel Pienaar Technical High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.