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High School Alexanderbaai

Public secondary school · Alexanderbay, Northern Cape · Namakwa (NMK) district (Unknown circuit)

In Alexanderbay, High School Alexanderbaai operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 90.3% pass rate.

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

High School Alexanderbaai is a public secondary school serving families in and around Alexanderbay. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

249
Learners
13
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 Alexanderbaai 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 Alexanderbaai for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 31 learners from High School Alexanderbaai who wrote matric in 2025, 90.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023241875.0%
2024242395.8%
2025312890.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Alexanderbaai reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics33100.0%
Mathematical Literacy211990.5%
Physical Sciences33100.0%
Life Sciences6466.7%
Agricultural Sciences6350.0%
Business Studies181266.7%
English First Additional Language2424100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

Here is how High School Alexanderbaai compares with 5 other schools listed under Namakwa (NMK) district.

  • Hantam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Alexanderbaai, 1,454 compared with 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Alexanderbaai; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against High School Alexanderbaai's 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Alexanderbaai; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Alexanderbaai, 865 compared with 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Alexanderbaai; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 725 learners against High School Alexanderbaai's 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Alexanderbaai; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 690 learners against High School Alexanderbaai's 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Alexanderbaai; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Alexanderbay

Zooming into Alexanderbay, here are 3 other schools to compare against High School Alexanderbaai.

  • Primary School Gaffie Maree is a similar size to High School Alexanderbaai, with 259 learners against 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Alexanderbaai; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Dryfsand Primary School teaches fewer learners than High School Alexanderbaai, 121 compared with 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Alexanderbaai; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Johan Hein Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 107 learners against High School Alexanderbaai's 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Alexanderbaai; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
3 Oranje Road, Alexanderbaai, Alexander Bay, 8290
Postal
Po Box 456 Alexanderbaai 8290
Telephone
027 831 1771
EMIS number
300031402

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Alexanderbaai?
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 Alexanderbaai directly, on 027 831 1771, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Alexanderbaai?
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 Alexanderbaai the best school in Alexanderbay?
High School Alexanderbaai's most recent matric pass rate was 90.3%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Alexanderbay besides High School Alexanderbaai?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Alexanderbay, including Laerskool Gaffie Maree.
How big are the classes at High School Alexanderbaai?
High School Alexanderbaai reported 249 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Alexanderbaai?
Yes, High School Alexanderbaai 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 Alexanderbaai's matric results like?
High School Alexanderbaai's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.3%, in 2025. That's up from 75% in 2023.
Is High School Alexanderbaai a public or private school?
High School Alexanderbaai is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Alexanderbaai?
You can call 027 831 1771. It is located at 3 Oranje Road, Alexanderbaai, Alexander Bay, 8290.
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