Public secondary school · Calvinia, Northern Cape · Namakwa (NMK) district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of High School Calvinia, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Calvinia, High School Calvinia is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
High School Calvinia entered 37 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, High School Calvinia offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 6 | 5 | 83.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| Accounting | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
High School Calvinia is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for High School Calvinia specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.