Public combined school · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (1 circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Heidelberg High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Heidelberg, Heidelberg High School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Heidelberg High School entered 28 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 22 | 21 | 95.5% |
| 2025 | 28 | 28 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Heidelberg High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 18 | 17 | 94.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Life Sciences | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| History | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.