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Heidelberg High School

Public combined school · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (1 circuit)

Heidelberg High School is a public combined school in Heidelberg. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Located in Heidelberg, Heidelberg High School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

327
Learners
18
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Heidelberg High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Heidelberg High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Heidelberg High School entered 28 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20232929100.0%
2024222195.5%
20252828100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Heidelberg High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4375.0%
Mathematical Literacy181794.4%
Physical Sciences4250.0%
Life Sciences88100.0%
Accounting6583.3%
History1414100.0%
English First Additional Language2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

Here is how Heidelberg High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Eden And Central Kar district.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Heidelberg High School's 327; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heidelberg High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Heidelberg High School's 100%.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Heidelberg High School, 1,728 compared with 327; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heidelberg High School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Heidelberg High School's 100%).
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heidelberg High School, 1,664 compared with 327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heidelberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Heidelberg High School, 1,645 compared with 327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heidelberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Heidelberg High School, 1,640 compared with 327; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heidelberg High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Heidelberg High School's 100%.

Heidelberg

And within Heidelberg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ratanda Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Heidelberg High School's 327; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heidelberg High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Heidelberg High School's 100%.
  • Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Heidelberg High School's 327; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Heidelberg High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83% against Heidelberg High School's 100%.
  • Sithokomele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,194 learners against Heidelberg High School's 327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heidelberg High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,162 learners against Heidelberg High School's 327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heidelberg High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ratanda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,154 learners against Heidelberg High School's 327; is a public primary school, a different phase than Heidelberg High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Heidelberg High School for 2027

As a public school, Heidelberg High School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Murraystraat 1 Heidelberg 6665
Postal
Posbus 82 Heidelberg Unknown 6665
Telephone
028 722 1384
Website
hsheidelberg.co.za
Email
hattieshoof@gmail.com
EMIS number
116112221

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg High School directly, on 028 722 1384, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Heidelberg 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Heidelberg High School the best school in Heidelberg?
On the numbers that are published, Heidelberg High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RATANDA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.9%.
How many other schools are there in Heidelberg besides Heidelberg High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Heidelberg High School?
Heidelberg High School reported 327 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Heidelberg High School?
Yes, Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg High School's matric results like?
Heidelberg High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Heidelberg High School a public or private school?
Heidelberg High School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Heidelberg High School?
You can call 028 722 1384. It is located at Murraystraat 1 Heidelberg 6665.
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