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High School Martin Oosthuizen

Public secondary school, agricultural specialisation · Kakamas, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

High School Martin Oosthuizen is a public secondary school based in Kakamas. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

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

262
Learners
15
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Agricultural
Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 42 learners from High School Martin Oosthuizen who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233939100.0%
20245151100.0%
20254242100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Martin Oosthuizen offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics88100.0%
Mathematical Literacy4343100.0%
Physical Sciences33100.0%
Life Sciences131292.3%
Agricultural Sciences1616100.0%
Accounting151386.7%
Business Studies221881.8%
English First Additional Language5151100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

  • Westerkim Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against High School Martin Oosthuizen's 262; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Martin Oosthuizen; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,526 learners against High School Martin Oosthuizen's 262; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Martin Oosthuizen; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Martin Oosthuizen, 1,459 compared with 262; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Martin Oosthuizen; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than High School Martin Oosthuizen, 1,377 compared with 262; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than High School Martin Oosthuizen; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Martin Oosthuizen, 1,353 compared with 262; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.4% against High School Martin Oosthuizen's 100%.

Kakamas

  • Kakamas Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 987 learners against High School Martin Oosthuizen's 262; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Martin Oosthuizen; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.1% against High School Martin Oosthuizen's 100%.
  • Oranje-Suid Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 863 learners against High School Martin Oosthuizen's 262; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Martin Oosthuizen; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Kakamas Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 846 learners against High School Martin Oosthuizen's 262; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Martin Oosthuizen; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Cillie (NGK) Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 501 learners against High School Martin Oosthuizen's 262; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Martin Oosthuizen; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Perde-Eiland (NGK) Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 398 learners against High School Martin Oosthuizen's 262; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Martin Oosthuizen; 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
37 Voortrekker Street Kakamas, 8870
Postal
Po Box 183 Kakamas 8870
Telephone
054 431 0885
Website
hmoskool.co.za
Email
admin@hmoskool.co.za
EMIS number
300043403

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Martin Oosthuizen?
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 Martin Oosthuizen directly, on 054 431 0885, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Martin Oosthuizen?
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 Martin Oosthuizen the best school in Kakamas?
On the numbers that are published, High School Martin Oosthuizen's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KAKAMAS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at 71.1%.
How many other schools are there in Kakamas besides High School Martin Oosthuizen?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kakamas, including Kakamas Intermediate School.
How big are the classes at High School Martin Oosthuizen?
High School Martin Oosthuizen reported 262 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Martin Oosthuizen?
Yes, High School Martin Oosthuizen 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 Martin Oosthuizen's matric results like?
High School Martin Oosthuizen's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is High School Martin Oosthuizen a public or private school?
High School Martin Oosthuizen is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Martin Oosthuizen?
You can call 054 431 0885. It is located at 37 Voortrekker Street Kakamas, 8870.
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