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High School Adamantia

Public secondary school · Null, Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

In Null, Kimberley, High School Adamantia operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.9%.

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

High School Adamantia is a public secondary school serving families in and around Null, Kimberley. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

692
Learners
29
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, High School Adamantia 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 High School Adamantia for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Adamantia entered 99 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 86.9% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023928390.2%
2024887686.4%
2025998686.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Adamantia reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15960.0%
Mathematical Literacy747297.3%
Physical Sciences11545.5%
Life Sciences261246.2%
Accounting151386.7%
Business Studies493877.6%
Economics11981.8%
Geography272592.6%
English First Additional Language8989100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Frances Baard (FB) district with High School Adamantia.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against High School Adamantia's 692; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Adamantia; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against High School Adamantia's 86.9%.
  • Rietvale High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,492 learners against High School Adamantia's 692; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against High School Adamantia's 86.9%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Adamantia, 1,478 compared with 692; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against High School Adamantia's 86.9%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against High School Adamantia's 692; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Adamantia; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against High School Adamantia's 692; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Adamantia; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Kimberley

Zooming into Kimberley, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Adamantia.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against High School Adamantia's 692; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Adamantia; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against High School Adamantia's 86.9%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Adamantia, 1,478 compared with 692; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against High School Adamantia's 86.9%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against High School Adamantia's 692; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Adamantia; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against High School Adamantia's 692; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Adamantia; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Tetlanyo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Adamantia, 1,453 compared with 692; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.3% against High School Adamantia's 86.9%.
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
Black Street, Newpark, Kimberley, 8301
Postal
Po Box 110595 Kimberley 8306
Telephone
053 861 4469
EMIS number
300012401

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Adamantia?
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 High School Adamantia directly, on 053 861 4469, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Adamantia?
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 High School Adamantia the best school in Kimberley?
On the numbers that are published, High School Adamantia's matric pass rate of 86.9% is lower than TETLANYO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 89.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kimberley besides High School Adamantia?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kimberley, including !Xunkhwesa Combined School.
How big are the classes at High School Adamantia?
High School Adamantia reported 692 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 High School Adamantia?
Yes, High School Adamantia 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 High School Adamantia's matric results like?
High School Adamantia's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.9%, in 2025. That's down from 90.2% in 2023.
Is High School Adamantia a public or private school?
High School Adamantia is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Adamantia?
You can call 053 861 4469. It is located at Black Street, Newpark, Kimberley, 8301.
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