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High School Oosterland

Public secondary school · Secunda, Secunda, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

High School Oosterland is a public secondary school in Secunda. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.1% pass rate.

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

Located in Secunda, High School Oosterland is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

922
Learners
56
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Oosterland is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Oosterland specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 175 matric candidates from High School Oosterland sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316513783.0%
202415614894.9%
202517517097.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Oosterland offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics726793.1%
Mathematical Literacy858498.8%
Physical Sciences614878.7%
Life Sciences313096.8%
Accounting242291.7%
Business Studies392871.8%
Economics171482.4%
Geography201890.0%
English First Additional Language9393100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against High School Oosterland.

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against High School Oosterland's 922; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Oosterland; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against High School Oosterland's 922; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against High School Oosterland's 97.1%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Oosterland, 2,165 compared with 922; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Oosterland; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against High School Oosterland's 922; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against High School Oosterland's 97.1%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Oosterland, 2,087 compared with 922; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against High School Oosterland's 97.1%.

Secunda

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

  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against High School Oosterland's 922; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against High School Oosterland's 97.1%.
  • Osizweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,084 learners against High School Oosterland's 922; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Oosterland; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Osizweni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,625 learners against High School Oosterland's 922; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.2% against High School Oosterland's 97.1%.
  • Primary School Oranjegloed is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,318 learners against High School Oosterland's 922; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Oosterland; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • High School Secunda sits in roughly the same size range as High School Oosterland, at 1,142 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against High School Oosterland's 97.1%.
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
Drakensberg Street, , Secunda, 2302
Postal
Private Bag X X1009 Secunda 2302
Telephone
017 631 1091
EMIS number
800005892

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Oosterland?
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 Oosterland directly, on 017 631 1091, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Oosterland?
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 Oosterland the best school in Secunda?
On the numbers that are published, High School Oosterland's matric pass rate of 97.1% is lower than HOËRSKOOL SECUNDA's 99.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Secunda besides High School Oosterland?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Secunda, including Kusasalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Oosterland?
High School Oosterland reported 922 learners and 56 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Oosterland?
Yes, High School Oosterland 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 Oosterland's matric results like?
High School Oosterland's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. That's up from 83% in 2023.
Is High School Oosterland a public or private school?
High School Oosterland is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Oosterland?
You can call 017 631 1091. It is located at Drakensberg Street, , Secunda, 2302.
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