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High School Klerksdorp

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Middedorp, Klerksdorp, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

High School Klerksdorp is a public secondary school in Middedorp, Klerksdorp. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.6%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of High School Klerksdorp, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Middedorp, Klerksdorp, High School Klerksdorp is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

875
Learners
47
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 147 learners from High School Klerksdorp who wrote matric in 2025, 98.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313213098.5%
2024155155100.0%
202514714598.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Klerksdorp offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5252100.0%
Mathematical Literacy103103100.0%
Physical Sciences3030100.0%
Life Sciences706390.0%
Agricultural Sciences171694.1%
Accounting201995.0%
Business Studies424197.6%
Economics211990.5%
Geography2626100.0%
English First Additional Language155155100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Dr Kenneth Kaunda district with High School Klerksdorp.

  • Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Klerksdorp, 1,835 compared with 875; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Klerksdorp; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Klerksdorp, 1,684 compared with 875; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against High School Klerksdorp's 98.6%.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against High School Klerksdorp's 875; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Klerksdorp; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,628 learners against High School Klerksdorp's 875; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against High School Klerksdorp's 98.6%.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Klerksdorp, 1,620 compared with 875; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against High School Klerksdorp's 98.6%.

Klerksdorp

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

  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against High School Klerksdorp's 875; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Klerksdorp; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Klerksdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Klerksdorp, 1,260 compared with 875; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.9% against High School Klerksdorp's 98.6%.
  • Hoër Tegniese School Klerksdorp sits in roughly the same size range as High School Klerksdorp, at 1,181 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.5% against High School Klerksdorp's 98.6%.
  • Bakang Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Klerksdorp, at 1,009 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Klerksdorp; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Prestige Secondary Secondary School is a similar size to High School Klerksdorp, with 1,009 learners against 875; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.6% against High School Klerksdorp's 98.6%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to High School Klerksdorp for 2027

As a public school, High School Klerksdorp takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Emily Hobhouse Straat, Ou Dorp, Klerksdorp, 8747
Postal
P.o.box 1181, Klerksdorp, 2570
Telephone
018 462 8423
Website
hsklerksdorp.co.za
Email
jou@epos.co.za
EMIS number
600100733

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Klerksdorp?
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 Klerksdorp directly, on 018 462 8423, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Klerksdorp?
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 Klerksdorp the best school in Klerksdorp?
On the numbers that are published, High School Klerksdorp's 98.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KLERKSDORP SECONDARY SCHOOL at 95.9%.
How many other schools are there in Klerksdorp besides High School Klerksdorp?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Klerksdorp, including Excelsiors Primary.
How big are the classes at High School Klerksdorp?
High School Klerksdorp reported 875 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Klerksdorp?
Yes, High School Klerksdorp 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 Klerksdorp's matric results like?
High School Klerksdorp's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.5% since 2023.
Is High School Klerksdorp a public or private school?
High School Klerksdorp is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Klerksdorp?
You can call 018 462 8423. It is located at Emily Hobhouse Straat, Ou Dorp, Klerksdorp, 8747.
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