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High School Diamantveld

Public secondary school · Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

High School Diamantveld is a public secondary school based in Kimberley. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.4%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about High School Diamantveld, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kimberley, High School Diamantveld operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

898
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Diamantveld 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 Diamantveld specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 158 learners from High School Diamantveld who wrote matric in 2025, 99.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310710598.1%
202416216098.8%
202515815799.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Diamantveld offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics585798.3%
Mathematical Literacy10410298.1%
Physical Sciences403895.0%
Life Sciences6666100.0%
Accounting2929100.0%
Business Studies604676.7%
Economics1212100.0%
Geography817997.5%
English First Additional Language151151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Frances Baard (FB) district with High School Diamantveld.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School Diamantveld, 2,030 compared with 898; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Diamantveld; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against High School Diamantveld's 99.4%.
  • Rietvale High School teaches considerably more learners than High School Diamantveld, 1,492 compared with 898; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against High School Diamantveld's 99.4%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,478 learners against High School Diamantveld's 898; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against High School Diamantveld's 99.4%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Diamantveld, 1,464 compared with 898; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Diamantveld; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Diamantveld, 1,454 compared with 898; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Diamantveld; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Kimberley

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

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School Diamantveld, 2,030 compared with 898; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Diamantveld; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against High School Diamantveld's 99.4%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,478 learners against High School Diamantveld's 898; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against High School Diamantveld's 99.4%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Diamantveld, 1,464 compared with 898; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Diamantveld; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Diamantveld, 1,454 compared with 898; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Diamantveld; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Tetlanyo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,453 learners against High School Diamantveld's 898; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.3% against High School Diamantveld's 99.4%.
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
2 Voortrekker Street, Memorial Road Area, Kimberly, 8301
Postal
Private Bag X6061 Kimberley 8301
Telephone
053 833 1529
Website
diamantveld.co.za
Email
admin@diamantveld.co.za
EMIS number
300015401

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Diamantveld?
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 Diamantveld directly, on 053 833 1529, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Diamantveld?
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 Diamantveld the best school in Kimberley?
On the numbers that are published, High School Diamantveld's 99.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TETLANYO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 89.3%.
How many other schools are there in Kimberley besides High School Diamantveld?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kimberley, including !Xunkhwesa Combined School.
How big are the classes at High School Diamantveld?
High School Diamantveld reported 898 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Diamantveld?
Yes, High School Diamantveld 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 Diamantveld's matric results like?
High School Diamantveld's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.1% since 2023.
Is High School Diamantveld a public or private school?
High School Diamantveld is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Diamantveld?
You can call 053 833 1529. It is located at 2 Voortrekker Street, Memorial Road Area, Kimberly, 8301.
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