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High School De Aar

Public secondary school · De Aar, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to High School De Aar, a public secondary school serving De Aar. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.5%.

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

463
Learners
27
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 De Aar 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 De Aar for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 80 learners from High School De Aar who wrote matric in 2025, 97.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023736487.7%
2024757093.3%
2025807897.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School De Aar reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics252496.0%
Mathematical Literacy504896.0%
Physical Sciences191684.2%
Life Sciences362980.6%
Accounting1818100.0%
Business Studies413073.2%
Economics231669.6%
History1717100.0%
English First Additional Language2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

5 other schools in Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district, for comparison against High School De Aar.

  • Bongani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against High School De Aar's 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School De Aar; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,214 learners against High School De Aar's 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School De Aar; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,189 learners against High School De Aar's 463; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than High School De Aar; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against High School De Aar's 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School De Aar; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,103 learners against High School De Aar's 463, and is a public primary school, a different phase than High School De Aar.

De Aar

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

  • St Johns (Rc) Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,081 learners against High School De Aar's 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School De Aar; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Alpha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School De Aar, 1,040 compared with 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School De Aar; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Veritas Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 843 learners against High School De Aar's 463; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.2% against High School De Aar's 97.5%.
  • Kareeville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 820 learners against High School De Aar's 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School De Aar; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Orion Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 816 learners against High School De Aar's 463; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against High School De Aar's 97.5%.
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
1 Jupiter Road De Aar, 7000
Postal
Po Box 242 De Aar 7000
Telephone
053 631 2839
Website
hsda.co.za
Email
admin@hsda.co.za
EMIS number
300021401

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School De Aar?
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 De Aar directly, on 053 631 2839, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School De Aar?
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 De Aar the best school in De Aar?
On the numbers that are published, High School De Aar's 97.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of VERITAS SEKONDÊRE SKOOL at 91.2%.
How many other schools are there in De Aar besides High School De Aar?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around De Aar, including St Johns (Rc) Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School De Aar?
High School De Aar reported 463 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 De Aar?
Yes, High School De Aar 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 De Aar's matric results like?
High School De Aar's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.5%, in 2025. That's up from 87.7% in 2023.
Is High School De Aar a public or private school?
High School De Aar is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School De Aar?
You can call 053 631 2839. It is located at 1 Jupiter Road De Aar, 7000.
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