Public secondary school · Prieska, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 121 | 99 | 81.8% |
| 2024 | 102 | 93 | 91.2% |
| 2025 | 129 | 112 | 86.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Gariep High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 97 | 84 | 86.6% |
| Life Sciences | 16 | 13 | 81.3% |
| Accounting | 8 | 5 | 62.5% |
| Business Studies | 35 | 29 | 82.9% |
| Geography | 58 | 51 | 87.9% |
| History | 94 | 90 | 95.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 102 | 102 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.