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High School Namakwaland

Public secondary school · Springbok, Northern Cape · Namakwa (NMK) district (Unknown circuit)

In Springbok, High School Namakwaland operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 95.8% pass rate.

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

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

568
Learners
28
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 Namakwaland 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 Namakwaland for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 118 learners from High School Namakwaland who wrote matric in 2025, 95.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231038986.4%
202412111393.4%
202511811395.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Namakwaland reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics362775.0%
Mathematical Literacy626096.8%
Physical Sciences201365.0%
Life Sciences312167.7%
Accounting474187.2%
Business Studies584984.5%
Geography252496.0%
English First Additional Language121121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Namakwa (NMK) district with High School Namakwaland.

  • Hantam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Namakwaland, 1,454 compared with 568; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Namakwaland; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against High School Namakwaland's 568; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Namakwaland; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Namakwaland, 865 compared with 568; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Namakwaland; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Namakwaland, at 725 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Namakwaland; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Namakwaland, at 690 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Namakwaland; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Springbok

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

  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against High School Namakwaland's 568; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Namakwaland; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Springbok Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Namakwaland, at 557 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Namakwaland; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sa Van Wyk High School is noticeably smaller, with 362 learners against High School Namakwaland's 568; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84% against High School Namakwaland's 95.8%.
  • Kleinzee Sentrum Vir Leer En Ontwikkeling School is noticeably smaller, with 231 learners against High School Namakwaland's 568, and is a public special needs education school, a different phase than High School Namakwaland.
  • Matjieskloof Rk Intermediate School teaches fewer learners than High School Namakwaland, 219 compared with 568; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than High School Namakwaland; 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
2 Voortrekker Street Springbok, 8240
Postal
Po Box 161 Springbok 8240
Telephone
083 633 2662
EMIS number
300032401

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Namakwaland?
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 Namakwaland directly, on 083 633 2662, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Namakwaland?
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 Namakwaland the best school in Springbok?
On the numbers that are published, High School Namakwaland's 95.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SA VAN WYK HIGH SCHOOL at 84%.
How many other schools are there in Springbok besides High School Namakwaland?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Springbok, including Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at High School Namakwaland?
High School Namakwaland reported 568 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Namakwaland?
Yes, High School Namakwaland 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 Namakwaland's matric results like?
High School Namakwaland's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.8%, in 2025. That's up from 86.4% in 2023.
Is High School Namakwaland a public or private school?
High School Namakwaland is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Namakwaland?
You can call 083 633 2662. It is located at 2 Voortrekker Street Springbok, 8240.
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