Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Mpumalanga / Middelburg / High School Kanonkop

High School Kanonkop

Public secondary school · Middelburg, Middelburg, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Middelburg, High School Kanonkop operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.1%.

Is any information about High School Kanonkop wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find the key facts about High School Kanonkop: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

High School Kanonkop is a public secondary school serving families in and around Middelburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

734
Learners
45
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 Kanonkop 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 Kanonkop for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 115 learners from High School Kanonkop who wrote matric in 2025, 99.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023127127100.0%
2024106106100.0%
202511511499.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Kanonkop reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics403895.0%
Mathematical Literacy4949100.0%
Physical Sciences342676.5%
Life Sciences312890.3%
Accounting2626100.0%
Business Studies3535100.0%
Geography77100.0%
English First Additional Language5050100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how High School Kanonkop compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Kanonkop, 1,928 compared with 734; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kanonkop; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,908 learners against High School Kanonkop's 734; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against High School Kanonkop's 99.1%).
  • Makause Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School Kanonkop, 1,875 compared with 734; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Kanonkop; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Kanonkop's 99.1%).
  • Pine Ridge Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School Kanonkop, 1,862 compared with 734; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Kanonkop; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against High School Kanonkop's 99.1%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,857 learners against High School Kanonkop's 734; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kanonkop; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Middelburg

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

  • Middelburg Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School Kanonkop, 1,739 compared with 734; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Kanonkop; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.6% against High School Kanonkop's 99.1%.
  • Batlagae Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Kanonkop, 1,630 compared with 734; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kanonkop; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School Kanonkop, 1,603 compared with 734; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Kanonkop; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against High School Kanonkop's 99.1%.
  • Phumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,529 learners against High School Kanonkop's 734; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.7% against High School Kanonkop's 99.1%.
  • Thushanang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against High School Kanonkop's 734; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kanonkop; 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
1 H/V Jakaranda & Wilgelaan, Kanonkop, Middelburg, 1050
Postal
Private Bag X Privaatsak Middelburg 1050
Telephone
013 245 2060
EMIS number
800005843

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Kanonkop?
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 Kanonkop directly, on 013 245 2060, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Kanonkop?
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 Kanonkop the best school in Middelburg?
On the numbers that are published, High School Kanonkop's 99.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHUMELELA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96.7%.
How many other schools are there in Middelburg besides High School Kanonkop?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at High School Kanonkop?
High School Kanonkop reported 734 learners and 45 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 Kanonkop?
Yes, High School Kanonkop 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 Kanonkop's matric results like?
High School Kanonkop's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is High School Kanonkop a public or private school?
High School Kanonkop is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Kanonkop?
You can call 013 245 2060. It is located at 1 H/V Jakaranda & Wilgelaan, Kanonkop, Middelburg, 1050.
Related

Related schools in Middelburg

Other schools nearby, in and around Middelburg: