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High School Hartswater

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

Welcome to High School Hartswater, a public secondary school serving Hartswater. Its last matric group achieved a 78.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Hartswater, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

High School Hartswater is a public secondary school in Hartswater. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

645
Learners
27
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, High School Hartswater 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 Hartswater for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 83 learners from High School Hartswater who wrote matric in 2025, 78.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023615691.8%
2024555294.5%
2025836578.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Hartswater reported results in 8 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171376.5%
Mathematical Literacy383592.1%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences121083.3%
Accounting141178.6%
Business Studies261453.8%
Geography1414100.0%
English First Additional Language5555100.0%

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 Hartswater.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against High School Hartswater's 645; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Hartswater; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against High School Hartswater's 78.3%.
  • Rietvale High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,492 learners against High School Hartswater's 645; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.7% against High School Hartswater's 78.3%).
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Hartswater, 1,478 compared with 645; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.5% against High School Hartswater's 78.3%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against High School Hartswater's 645; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hartswater; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against High School Hartswater's 645; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hartswater; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Hartswater

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

  • Voorspoed Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Hartswater, 951 compared with 645; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hartswater; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Er Mocwaledi Intermediate School is a similar size to High School Hartswater, with 819 learners against 645; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Hartswater; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Reaipela Intermediate School is a similar size to High School Hartswater, with 782 learners against 645; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Hartswater; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mammutla Secondary Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Hartswater, at 765 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.9% against High School Hartswater's 78.3%.
  • Primary School Hartswater sits in roughly the same size range as High School Hartswater, at 701 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hartswater; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
D. F Malan Street Hartswater, 8570
Postal
Po Box 89 Hartswater 8570
Telephone
053 474 1211
EMIS number
300017401

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Hartswater?
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 Hartswater directly, on 053 474 1211, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Hartswater?
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 Hartswater the best school in Hartswater?
On the numbers that are published, High School Hartswater's matric pass rate of 78.3% is lower than MAMMUTLA SECONDARY's 80.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Hartswater besides High School Hartswater?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Hartswater, including Voorspoed Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Hartswater?
High School Hartswater reported 645 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Hartswater?
Yes, High School Hartswater 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 Hartswater's matric results like?
High School Hartswater's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.3%, in 2025. That's down from 91.8% in 2023.
Is High School Hartswater a public or private school?
High School Hartswater is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Hartswater?
You can call 053 474 1211. It is located at D. F Malan Street Hartswater, 8570.
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