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High School Garies

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

Welcome to High School Garies, a public secondary school serving Garies. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.4% pass rate.

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

242
Learners
11
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 Garies 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 Garies for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Garies entered 35 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.4% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023373286.5%
2024373491.9%
2025353291.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Garies reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6350.0%
Mathematical Literacy312890.3%
Life Sciences151386.7%
Accounting6466.7%
Business Studies131292.3%
Geography312683.9%
History222195.5%
English First Additional Language3737100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

Here is how High School Garies compares with 5 other schools listed under Namakwa (NMK) district.

  • Hantam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Garies, 1,454 compared with 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Garies; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against High School Garies's 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Garies; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Garies, 865 compared with 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Garies; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 725 learners against High School Garies's 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Garies; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 690 learners against High School Garies's 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Garies; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Garies

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

  • Jj Lambert Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Garies, at 212 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Garies; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Kheis Met Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 94 learners against High School Garies's 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Garies; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Klipfontein Met Primary School teaches fewer learners than High School Garies, 60 compared with 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Garies; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Spoegrivier Met Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 58 learners against High School Garies's 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Garies; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulshoek Met Primary School teaches fewer learners than High School Garies, 37 compared with 242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Garies; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
4 School Street Garies, 8220
Postal
Po Box 10 Garies 8220
Telephone
027 652 1711
EMIS number
300033302

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Garies?
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 Garies directly, on 027 652 1711, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Garies?
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 Garies the best school in Garies?
High School Garies's most recent matric pass rate was 91.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Garies besides High School Garies?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Garies, including Jj Lambert Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at High School Garies?
High School Garies reported 242 learners and 11 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 Garies?
Yes, High School Garies 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 Garies's matric results like?
High School Garies's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.4%, in 2025. That's up from 86.5% in 2023.
Is High School Garies a public or private school?
High School Garies is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Garies?
You can call 027 652 1711. It is located at 4 School Street Garies, 8220.
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