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High School Boesmanland

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

Welcome to High School Boesmanland, a public secondary school serving Pofadder. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Boesmanland, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

High School Boesmanland is a public secondary school in Pofadder. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

431
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, High School Boesmanland 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 Boesmanland for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 51 learners from High School Boesmanland who wrote matric in 2025, 82.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023694768.1%
2024554581.8%
2025514282.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Boesmanland reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5360.0%
Mathematical Literacy504080.0%
Physical Sciences4375.0%
Life Sciences9888.9%
Accounting8450.0%
Business Studies372054.1%
Geography443681.8%
History565496.4%
English First Additional Language5656100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Namakwa (NMK) district with High School Boesmanland.

  • Hantam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Boesmanland, 1,454 compared with 431; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Boesmanland; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against High School Boesmanland's 431; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Boesmanland; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Boesmanland, 865 compared with 431; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Boesmanland; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 725 learners against High School Boesmanland's 431; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Boesmanland; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 690 learners against High School Boesmanland's 431; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Boesmanland; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Pofadder

Zooming into Pofadder, here are 2 other schools to compare against High School Boesmanland.

  • Francois Visser Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 652 learners against High School Boesmanland's 431; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Boesmanland; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Witbank Primary School teaches fewer learners than High School Boesmanland, 23 compared with 431; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Boesmanland; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
Springbok Street Pofadder, 8890
Postal
Po Box 48 Pofadder 8890
Telephone
054 933 0036
EMIS number
300034304

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Boesmanland?
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 Boesmanland directly, on 054 933 0036, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Boesmanland?
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 Boesmanland the best school in Pofadder?
High School Boesmanland's most recent matric pass rate was 82.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Pofadder besides High School Boesmanland?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Pofadder, including Francois Visser Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at High School Boesmanland?
High School Boesmanland reported 431 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Boesmanland?
Yes, High School Boesmanland 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 Boesmanland's matric results like?
High School Boesmanland's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.4%, in 2025. That's up from 68.1% in 2023.
Is High School Boesmanland a public or private school?
High School Boesmanland is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Boesmanland?
You can call 054 933 0036. It is located at Springbok Street Pofadder, 8890.
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