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Hexagon High School

Public secondary school · Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Hexagon High School, a public secondary school serving Queenstown. Its last matric group achieved a 69.4% pass rate.

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Hexagon High School

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Hexagon High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Hexagon High School is a public secondary school in Queenstown. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

772
Learners
37
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, Hexagon 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 Hexagon High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 160 matric candidates from Hexagon High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 69.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313311788.0%
202416512777.0%
202516011169.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hexagon High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 91.4% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics725677.8%
Mathematical Literacy938591.4%
Physical Sciences685276.5%
Life Sciences15611171.2%
Business Studies1068075.5%
Geography847386.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Hexagon High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Hexagon High School's 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.5% against Hexagon High School's 69.4%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Hexagon High School's 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (68.1% against Hexagon High School's 69.4%).
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Hexagon High School's 772; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hexagon High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Hexagon High School's 772; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hexagon High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Hexagon High School, 1,267 compared with 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Hexagon High School's 69.4%.

Queenstown

Zooming into Queenstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hexagon High School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Hexagon High School's 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.5% against Hexagon High School's 69.4%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Hexagon High School's 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (68.1% against Hexagon High School's 69.4%).
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Hexagon High School's 772; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hexagon High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Hexagon High School, 1,267 compared with 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Hexagon High School's 69.4%.
  • John Noah High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Hexagon High School's 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.7% against Hexagon High School's 69.4%.
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 Hexagon High School for 2027

Because Hexagon High School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
7 Alexandra Road, Queenstown, Queenstown, 5319
Postal
P.o. Box 165, Queenstown, Queenstown, 5320,
Telephone
045 838 2516
EMIS number
200600693

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hexagon 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 Hexagon High School directly, on 045 838 2516, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hexagon 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 Hexagon High School the best school in Queenstown?
On the numbers that are published, Hexagon High School's matric pass rate of 69.4% is lower than INYATHI HIGH SCHOOL's 90.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Queenstown besides Hexagon High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Hexagon High School?
Hexagon High School reported 772 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Hexagon High School?
Yes, Hexagon 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 Hexagon High School's matric results like?
Hexagon High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.4%, in 2025. That's down from 88% in 2023.
Is Hexagon High School a public or private school?
Hexagon High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hexagon High School?
You can call 045 838 2516. It is located at 7 Alexandra Road, Queenstown, Queenstown, 5319.
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