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Gariep High School

Public secondary school · Prieska, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Gariep High School, a public secondary school serving Prieska. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.8%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Gariep High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Gariep High School is a public secondary school in Prieska. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

987
Learners
33
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Gariep 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 Gariep High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Gariep High School entered 129 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.8% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231219981.8%
20241029391.2%
202512911286.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Gariep High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5480.0%
Mathematical Literacy978486.6%
Life Sciences161381.3%
Accounting8562.5%
Business Studies352982.9%
Geography585187.9%
History949095.7%
English First Additional Language102102100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

5 other schools in Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district, for comparison against Gariep High School.

  • Bongani Primary School is a similar size to Gariep High School, with 1,332 learners against 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gariep High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School is a similar size to Gariep High School, with 1,214 learners against 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gariep High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Gariep High School, at 1,189 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Gariep High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gariep High School, at 1,123 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gariep High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gariep High School, at 1,103 learners, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Gariep High School.

Prieska

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

  • Rd Williams Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gariep High School, at 993 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gariep High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Jj Dreyer Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Gariep High School, at 861 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gariep High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Prieska Primary School teaches fewer learners than Gariep High School, 629 compared with 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gariep High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Prieska Gekombineerde School is noticeably smaller, with 426 learners against Gariep High School's 987; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gariep High School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gariep High School's 86.8%.
  • Prieska Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 271 learners against Gariep High School's 987; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gariep High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Gariep High School's 86.8%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Burger Street Prieska, 8940
Postal
Po Box 300 Prieska 8940
Telephone
053 353 1293
EMIS number
300022402

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gariep 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 Gariep High School directly, on 053 353 1293, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gariep 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 Gariep High School the best school in Prieska?
On the numbers that are published, Gariep High School's matric pass rate of 86.8% is lower than PRIESKA GEKOMBINEERDE SKOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Prieska besides Gariep High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Prieska, including Rd Williams Primary School.
How big are the classes at Gariep High School?
Gariep High School reported 987 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Gariep High School?
Yes, Gariep 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 Gariep High School's matric results like?
Gariep High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.8%, in 2025. That's up from 81.8% in 2023.
Is Gariep High School a public or private school?
Gariep High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gariep High School?
You can call 053 353 1293. It is located at Burger Street Prieska, 8940.
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