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High School Kriel

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

High School Kriel is a public secondary school in Kriel. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.9%.

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

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

1,046
Learners
48
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 140 matric candidates from High School Kriel sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 87.9% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316513179.4%
202412511592.0%
202514012387.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Kriel offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics433479.1%
Mathematical Literacy828198.8%
Physical Sciences362672.2%
Life Sciences483777.1%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies857385.9%
Geography3434100.0%
English First Additional Language1313100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nkangala district with High School Kriel.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against High School Kriel's 1,046; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kriel; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Kriel, 1,908 compared with 1,046; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against High School Kriel's 87.9%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against High School Kriel's 1,046; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Kriel; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Kriel's 87.9%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against High School Kriel's 1,046; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Kriel; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.3% against High School Kriel's 87.9%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Kriel, 1,857 compared with 1,046; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kriel; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Kriel

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

  • Sibongamandla Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Kriel, 1,651 compared with 1,046; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against High School Kriel's 87.9%.
  • Bonginhlanhla Primary School is a similar size to High School Kriel, with 1,298 learners against 1,046; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kriel; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Merlin Park Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Kriel, at 975 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kriel; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kwanala Primary School is a similar size to High School Kriel, with 878 learners against 1,046; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kriel; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Onverwacht is a similar size to High School Kriel, with 735 learners against 1,046; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Kriel; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
54 Mooi Avenue, , Kriel, 2271
Postal
Po Box 336 Kriel 2271
Telephone
017 648 2236
Website
hskriel.co.za
EMIS number
800005850

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Kriel?
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 Kriel directly, on 017 648 2236, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Kriel?
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 Kriel the best school in Kriel?
On the numbers that are published, High School Kriel's 87.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SIBONGAMANDLA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 84.2%.
How many other schools are there in Kriel besides High School Kriel?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Kriel, including Sibongamandla Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Kriel?
High School Kriel reported 1,046 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Kriel?
Yes, High School Kriel 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 Kriel's matric results like?
High School Kriel's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.9%, in 2025. That's up from 79.4% in 2023.
Is High School Kriel a public or private school?
High School Kriel is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Kriel?
You can call 017 648 2236. It is located at 54 Mooi Avenue, , Kriel, 2271.
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