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High School Barberton

Public secondary school · Barberton, Barberton, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to High School Barberton, a public secondary school serving Barberton. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.1% pass rate.

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

820
Learners
44
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 Barberton 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 Barberton for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Barberton entered 147 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311610489.7%
20241069488.7%
202514713189.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Barberton reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics332884.8%
Mathematical Literacy737095.9%
Physical Sciences252392.0%
Life Sciences514384.3%
Accounting151386.7%
Business Studies574477.2%
Geography555396.4%
English First Additional Language1616100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

5 other schools in Ehlanzeni district, for comparison against High School Barberton.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against High School Barberton's 820; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against High School Barberton's 89.1%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Barberton, 2,008 compared with 820; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against High School Barberton's 89.1%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Barberton, 1,879 compared with 820; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Barberton; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against High School Barberton's 820; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Barberton; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against High School Barberton's 820; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against High School Barberton's 89.1%.

Barberton

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

  • Kamhola Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,352 learners against High School Barberton's 820; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.4% against High School Barberton's 89.1%.
  • Ekucathuzeni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Barberton, at 1,146 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Barberton; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School Barberton sits in roughly the same size range as High School Barberton, at 1,134 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Barberton; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ngwane Primary School is a similar size to High School Barberton, with 1,111 learners against 820; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Barberton; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mountain View School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Barberton, at 994 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Barberton; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
100 Sheba Road, , Barberton, 1300
Postal
Po Box 116 Barberton 1300
Telephone
013 712 5285
EMIS number
800005710

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Barberton?
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 Barberton directly, on 013 712 5285, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Barberton?
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 Barberton the best school in Barberton?
On the numbers that are published, High School Barberton's 89.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KAMHOLA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 75.4%.
How many other schools are there in Barberton besides High School Barberton?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Barberton, including Kamhola Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Barberton?
High School Barberton reported 820 learners and 44 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 Barberton?
Yes, High School Barberton 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 Barberton's matric results like?
High School Barberton's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.7% since 2023.
Is High School Barberton a public or private school?
High School Barberton is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Barberton?
You can call 013 712 5285. It is located at 100 Sheba Road, , Barberton, 1300.
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