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Highlands High Secondary School

Private secondary school · Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East district (Unknown circuit)

In Burgersfort, Highlands High Secondary School operates as a private secondary school. Around 380 learners are enrolled here.

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

Highlands High Secondary School is a private secondary school serving families in and around Burgersfort. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

380
Learners
26
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Highlands High Secondary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Sekhukhune East district

5 other schools in Sekhukhune East district, for comparison against Highlands High Secondary School.

  • Jane Furse Comprehensive Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,177 learners against Highlands High Secondary School's 380; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands High Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Highlands High Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 380; is a private combined school, a different phase than Highlands High Secondary School; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands High Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Highlands High Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 380; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Shopiane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,571 learners against Highlands High Secondary School's 380; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Highlands High Secondary School's 380; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands High Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Burgersfort

Zooming into Burgersfort, here are 5 other schools to compare against Highlands High Secondary School.

  • St Thomas College teaches considerably more learners than Highlands High Secondary School, 2,042 compared with 380; is a private combined school, a different phase than Highlands High Secondary School; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands High Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mosebu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Highlands High Secondary School, 1,875 compared with 380; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Lehlabile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Highlands High Secondary School's 380; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 99.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands High Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mogolo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Highlands High Secondary School, 1,567 compared with 380; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands High Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sehlaku Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Highlands High Secondary School, 1,483 compared with 380; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Highlands High Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1570 Leopards Ave, Leopards Bush
Postal
P.o. Box 1660; Burgersfort 1150
Telephone
013 216 7677
EMIS number
996602113

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Highlands High Secondary 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 Highlands High Secondary School directly, on 013 216 7677, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Highlands High Secondary 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 Highlands High Secondary School the best school in Burgersfort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Highlands High Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Burgersfort besides Highlands High Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersfort, including St Thomas College.
How big are the classes at Highlands High Secondary School?
Highlands High Secondary School reported 380 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Highlands High Secondary School?
Yes. As a private school, Highlands High Secondary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Highlands High Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Highlands High Secondary School.
Is Highlands High Secondary School a public or private school?
Highlands High Secondary School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Highlands High Secondary School?
You can call 013 216 7677. It is located at 1570 Leopards Ave, Leopards Bush.
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