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Heatherlands High School

Public secondary school · George, George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (8 circuit)

In George, Heatherlands High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 76.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Heatherlands High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Heatherlands High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around George. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,043
Learners
30
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, Heatherlands 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 Heatherlands High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 141 matric candidates from Heatherlands High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 76.6% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023564478.6%
2024826984.1%
202514110876.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Heatherlands High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics18422.2%
Mathematical Literacy664669.7%
Physical Sciences7114.3%
Life Sciences191684.2%
Business Studies211781.0%
Geography312167.7%
English First Additional Language5454100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Eden And Central Kar district with Heatherlands High School.

  • Murray High School teaches considerably more learners than Heatherlands High School, 2,123 compared with 1,043; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Heatherlands High School's 76.6%.
  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Heatherlands High School's 1,043; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Heatherlands High School's 76.6%.
  • Thembaletu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Heatherlands High School's 1,043; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heatherlands High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Heatherlands High School's 1,043; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heatherlands High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Heatherlands High School's 1,043; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Heatherlands High School's 76.6%.

George

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

  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Heatherlands High School's 1,043; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Heatherlands High School's 76.6%.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Heatherlands High School's 1,043; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.9% against Heatherlands High School's 76.6%.
  • Jonga Street Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Heatherlands High School, 1,590 compared with 1,043; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.7% against Heatherlands High School's 76.6%.
  • Mzoxolo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heatherlands High School, 1,585 compared with 1,043; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heatherlands High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thembalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,552 learners against Heatherlands High School's 1,043; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Heatherlands High School's 76.6%.
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 Heatherlands High School for 2027

Heatherlands High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
68 Langenhovenweg George 6529
Postal
Privaatsak X6529 George Privaatsak X6529 6530
Telephone
044 050 3300
EMIS number
100000329

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Heatherlands 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 Heatherlands High School directly, on 044 050 3300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Heatherlands 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 Heatherlands High School the best school in George?
On the numbers that are published, Heatherlands High School's matric pass rate of 76.6% is lower than OUTENIQUA HOﾋRSKOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in George besides Heatherlands High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around George, including Outeniqua HoﾋRskool.
How big are the classes at Heatherlands High School?
Heatherlands High School reported 1,043 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Heatherlands High School?
Yes, Heatherlands 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 Heatherlands High School's matric results like?
Heatherlands High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78.6% since 2023.
Is Heatherlands High School a public or private school?
Heatherlands High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Heatherlands High School?
You can call 044 050 3300. It is located at 68 Langenhovenweg George 6529.
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