Daniel Pienaar Technical High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

995

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Technical

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, 2,290 compared with 995; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.6% against Daniel Pienaar Technical High School's 78.3%.
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, 1,736 compared with 995; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Daniel Pienaar Technical High School's 78.3%.
Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, 1,668 compared with 995; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Daniel Pienaar Technical High School's 78.3%.
Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, 1,655 compared with 995; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against Daniel Pienaar Technical High School's 78.3%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, 1,606 compared with 995; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daniel Pienaar Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

Uitenhage Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, at 1,338 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daniel Pienaar Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, with 1,275 learners against 995; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.4% against Daniel Pienaar Technical High School's 78.3%.
Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, at 1,249 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Daniel Pienaar Technical High School's 78.3%.
Gamble Street Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, at 1,233 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.1% against Daniel Pienaar Technical High School's 78.3%.
Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is a similar size to Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, with 1,215 learners against 995; is a public primary school, a different phase than Daniel Pienaar Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Daniel Pienaar Technical High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Proteastraat / Protea Street, Fairbridge Heights, Kariega, 6229
Postal: Private Bag 21, Uitenhage, 6230
Telephone: 041 922 9990
EMIS number: 200100909

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Daniel Pienaar Technical 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 Daniel Pienaar Technical High School directly, on 041 922 9990, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Daniel Pienaar Technical 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 Daniel Pienaar Technical High School the best school in Kariega?

On the numbers that are published, Daniel Pienaar Technical High School's matric pass rate of 78.3% is lower than SOLOMON MAHLANGU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Kariega besides Daniel Pienaar Technical High School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.

How big are the classes at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School?

Daniel Pienaar Technical High School reported 995 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Daniel Pienaar Technical High School?

Yes, Daniel Pienaar Technical 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 Daniel Pienaar Technical High School's matric results like?

Daniel Pienaar Technical High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.3%, in 2025. That's down from 94.4% in 2023.

Is Daniel Pienaar Technical High School a public or private school?

Daniel Pienaar Technical High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Daniel Pienaar Technical High School?

You can call 041 922 9990. It is located at Proteastraat / Protea Street, Fairbridge Heights, Kariega, 6229.