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High School Calvinia

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

High School Calvinia is a public secondary school in Calvinia. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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Located in Calvinia, High School Calvinia is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

269
Learners
12
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Calvinia entered 37 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233636100.0%
20243737100.0%
20253737100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Calvinia offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6583.3%
Mathematical Literacy3131100.0%
Physical Sciences44100.0%
Life Sciences191894.7%
Accounting33100.0%
Geography3434100.0%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

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 Calvinia.

  • Hantam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against High School Calvinia's 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Calvinia; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Calvinia, 1,102 compared with 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Calvinia; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 865 learners against High School Calvinia's 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Calvinia; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Calvinia, 725 compared with 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Calvinia; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Calvinia, 690 compared with 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Calvinia; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Calvinia

And within Calvinia itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Hantam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against High School Calvinia's 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Calvinia; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Hantam Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 528 learners against High School Calvinia's 269; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.2% against High School Calvinia's 100%.
  • Primary School Calvinia sits in roughly the same size range as High School Calvinia, at 272 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Calvinia; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Primary School Elandsvlei teaches fewer learners than High School Calvinia, 24 compared with 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Calvinia; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Diepdrift Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 21 learners against High School Calvinia's 269; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Calvinia; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Martin Luther Street Calvinia, 8190
Postal
Po Box 41 Calvinia 8190
Telephone
027 341 1242
Website
hoerskoolcalvinia.wordpress.com
Email
admin@calvies.co.za
EMIS number
300033402

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Calvinia?
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 Calvinia directly, on 027 341 1242, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Calvinia?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is High School Calvinia the best school in Calvinia?
On the numbers that are published, High School Calvinia's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of HANTAM SEKONDÊRE SKOOL at 90.2%.
How many other schools are there in Calvinia besides High School Calvinia?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Calvinia, including Hantam Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at High School Calvinia?
High School Calvinia reported 269 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Calvinia?
Yes, High School Calvinia 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 Calvinia's matric results like?
High School Calvinia's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is High School Calvinia a public or private school?
High School Calvinia is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Calvinia?
You can call 027 341 1242. It is located at Martin Luther Street Calvinia, 8190.
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