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High School Hoogenhout

Public secondary school · Bethal, Bethal, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to High School Hoogenhout, a public secondary school serving Bethal. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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

742
Learners
46
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 Hoogenhout 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 Hoogenhout for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 134 matric candidates from High School Hoogenhout sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310710699.1%
2024132132100.0%
2025134134100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Hoogenhout reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4444100.0%
Mathematical Literacy8282100.0%
Physical Sciences322887.5%
Life Sciences5454100.0%
Agricultural Sciences141071.4%
Accounting232295.7%
Business Studies635892.1%
Geography5353100.0%
English First Additional Language7878100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Gert Sibande district with High School Hoogenhout.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Hoogenhout, 2,881 compared with 742; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hoogenhout; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Hoogenhout, 2,246 compared with 742; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against High School Hoogenhout's 100%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against High School Hoogenhout's 742; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hoogenhout; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Hoogenhout, 2,143 compared with 742; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against High School Hoogenhout's 100%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against High School Hoogenhout's 742; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against High School Hoogenhout's 100%.

Bethal

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

  • Ikhethelo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against High School Hoogenhout's 742; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against High School Hoogenhout's 100%.
  • Sakhisizwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Hoogenhout, 1,515 compared with 742; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hoogenhout; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mzinoni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,485 learners against High School Hoogenhout's 742; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.3% against High School Hoogenhout's 100%.
  • Thandanani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,380 learners against High School Hoogenhout's 742; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hoogenhout; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lamlile Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,314 learners against High School Hoogenhout's 742; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hoogenhout; 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
Wicht Street, Bethal, Bethal, 2310
Postal
Po Box 22 Bethal Bethal 2310
Telephone
017 647 6328
Website
hoogenhout.co.za
Email
hoogenhout@hoogenhout.co.za
EMIS number
800005835

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Hoogenhout?
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 Hoogenhout directly, on 017 647 6328, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Hoogenhout?
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 Hoogenhout the best school in Bethal?
On the numbers that are published, High School Hoogenhout's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of IKHETHELO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 91.4%.
How many other schools are there in Bethal besides High School Hoogenhout?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bethal, including Ikhethelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Hoogenhout?
High School Hoogenhout reported 742 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Hoogenhout?
Yes, High School Hoogenhout 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 Hoogenhout's matric results like?
High School Hoogenhout's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.1% since 2023.
Is High School Hoogenhout a public or private school?
High School Hoogenhout is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Hoogenhout?
You can call 017 647 6328. It is located at Wicht Street, Bethal, Bethal, 2310.
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