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High School Kathu

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

Welcome to High School Kathu, a public secondary school serving Kathu. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,212 learners.

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

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

1,212
Learners
50
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 Kathu 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 Kathu for its exact current amount.

District comparison

John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district

Here is how High School Kathu compares with 5 other schools listed under John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) district.

  • Deben Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,131 learners against High School Kathu's 1,212; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kathu; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Primary School Kathu teaches considerably more learners than High School Kathu, 1,855 compared with 1,212; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kathu; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Segoyana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,719 learners against High School Kathu's 1,212; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kathu; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Bankhare-Bodilong Primary School is a similar size to High School Kathu, with 1,679 learners against 1,212; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kathu; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Noord-Kaap Primary School is a similar size to High School Kathu, with 1,618 learners against 1,212; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kathu; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Kathu

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

  • Primary School Kathu teaches considerably more learners than High School Kathu, 1,855 compared with 1,212; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kathu; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sishen Intermediate Mine School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Kathu, at 1,293 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Kathu; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sishen Primary School is a similar size to High School Kathu, with 936 learners against 1,212; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kathu; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Curro Kathu Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 830 learners against High School Kathu's 1,212, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Kathu Rehoboth Christian School is noticeably smaller, with 123 learners against High School Kathu's 1,212, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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
Ben Alberts Road Kathu, 8446
Postal
Stewartstraat 227 Kathu 8446
Telephone
053 723 1561
Website
hoerskoolkathuhigh.wixsite.com
EMIS number
300044402

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Kathu?
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 Kathu directly, on 053 723 1561, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Kathu?
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 Kathu the best school in Kathu?
No matric pass rate is on record for High School Kathu 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 Kathu besides High School Kathu?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Kathu, including Laerskool Kathu.
How big are the classes at High School Kathu?
High School Kathu reported 1,212 learners and 50 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 Kathu?
Yes, High School Kathu 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 Kathu's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for High School Kathu.
Is High School Kathu a public or private school?
High School Kathu is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Kathu?
You can call 053 723 1561. It is located at Ben Alberts Road Kathu, 8446.
Related

Related schools in Kathu

A few other schools in the Kathu area: