Public secondary school · De Aar, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School De Aar, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
High School De Aar is a public secondary school in De Aar. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73 | 64 | 87.7% |
| 2024 | 75 | 70 | 93.3% |
| 2025 | 80 | 78 | 97.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
High School De Aar reported results in 9 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25 | 24 | 96.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 50 | 48 | 96.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 19 | 16 | 84.2% |
| Life Sciences | 36 | 29 | 80.6% |
| Accounting | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 41 | 30 | 73.2% |
| Economics | 23 | 16 | 69.6% |
| History | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.