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Hector Petersen High School

Public secondary school · Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Hector Petersen High School is a public secondary school in Zwelitsha, King Williams Town. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Hector Petersen High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Hector Petersen High School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,342
Learners
39
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Hector Petersen High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Hector Petersen High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Hector Petersen High School, 2,355 compared with 1,342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Petersen High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Hector Petersen High School's 1,342; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hector Petersen High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Petersen High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Hector Petersen High School's 1,342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Petersen High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Hector Petersen High School, with 1,507 learners against 1,342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Petersen High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Hector Petersen High School, at 1,440 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

And within King Williams Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Westbank Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hector Petersen High School, at 1,232 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hector Petersen High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Petersen High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Hector Petersen High School, with 1,210 learners against 1,342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Petersen High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bisho Full Service School is a similar size to Hector Petersen High School, with 1,174 learners against 1,342; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hector Petersen High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School is a similar size to Hector Petersen High School, with 1,135 learners against 1,342; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hector Petersen High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bisho High School sits in roughly the same size range as Hector Petersen High School, at 1,124 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hector Petersen High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Hector Petersen High School for 2027

Hector Petersen 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
958 Zone 4, Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, 5600
Postal
Private Bag X 505, Zwelitsha, King Willaim's Town, 5608
Telephone
040 654 1071
EMIS number
200200240

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hector Petersen 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 Hector Petersen High School directly, on 040 654 1071, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hector Petersen High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Hector Petersen High School the best school in King Williams Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hector Petersen High School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides Hector Petersen High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Westbank Primary School.
How big are the classes at Hector Petersen High School?
Hector Petersen High School reported 1,342 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Hector Petersen High School?
No. Hector Petersen High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Hector Petersen High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Hector Petersen High School.
Is Hector Petersen High School a public or private school?
Hector Petersen High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hector Petersen High School?
You can call 040 654 1071. It is located at 958 Zone 4, Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, 5600.
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