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High School Kalahari

Public secondary school · Kuruman, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district (Unknown circuit)

High School Kalahari is a public secondary school based in Kuruman. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,181 learners.

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

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

1,181
Learners
60
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district

5 other schools in John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district, for comparison against High School Kalahari.

  • Deben Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Kalahari, 2,131 compared with 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kalahari; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Primary School Kathu is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against High School Kalahari's 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kalahari; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Segoyana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Kalahari, 1,719 compared with 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kalahari; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Bankhare-Bodilong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against High School Kalahari's 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kalahari; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Noord-Kaap Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Kalahari, at 1,618 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kalahari; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Kuruman

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

  • Segoyana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Kalahari, 1,719 compared with 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kalahari; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Bankhare-Bodilong Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,679 learners against High School Kalahari's 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kalahari; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Wrenchville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Kalahari, at 1,434 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kalahari; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kp Toto Technical And Commercial Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Kalahari, at 1,425 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Isagontle Primary School is a similar size to High School Kalahari, with 1,378 learners against 1,181; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kalahari; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
Seodinweg
Postal
Po Box 405 Kuruman 8460
Telephone
082 790 6831
Website
kalaharihighschool.co.za
Email
admin@hskalahari.co.za
EMIS number
300045401

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Kalahari?
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 Kalahari directly, on 082 790 6831, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Kalahari?
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 Kalahari the best school in Kuruman?
No matric pass rate is on record for High School Kalahari to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Kuruman besides High School Kalahari?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kuruman, including Segoyana Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Kalahari?
High School Kalahari reported 1,181 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Kalahari?
Yes, High School Kalahari 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 Kalahari's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for High School Kalahari.
Is High School Kalahari a public or private school?
High School Kalahari is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Kalahari?
You can call 082 790 6831. It is located at Seodinweg.
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