Public secondary school · Barberton, Barberton, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Barberton, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
High School Barberton is a public secondary school in Barberton. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | 104 | 89.7% |
| 2024 | 106 | 94 | 88.7% |
| 2025 | 147 | 131 | 89.1% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
High School Barberton reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 33 | 28 | 84.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 73 | 70 | 95.9% |
| Physical Sciences | 25 | 23 | 92.0% |
| Life Sciences | 51 | 43 | 84.3% |
| Accounting | 15 | 13 | 86.7% |
| Business Studies | 57 | 44 | 77.2% |
| Geography | 55 | 53 | 96.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.