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High School Orkney

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

High School Orkney is a public secondary school based in Orkney. Its last matric group achieved a 84% pass rate.

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

In Orkney, High School Orkney operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

625
Learners
26
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 81 matric candidates from High School Orkney sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 84% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023644570.3%
2024615793.4%
2025816884.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Orkney offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 98%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics15960.0%
Mathematical Literacy504998.0%
Physical Sciences10880.0%
Life Sciences463473.9%
Accounting8450.0%
Business Studies323196.9%
Geography313096.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

5 other schools in Dr Kenneth Kaunda district, for comparison against High School Orkney.

  • Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Orkney, 1,835 compared with 625; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Orkney; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Orkney, 1,684 compared with 625; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against High School Orkney's 84%.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against High School Orkney's 625; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Orkney; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,628 learners against High School Orkney's 625; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against High School Orkney's 84%.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Orkney, 1,620 compared with 625; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against High School Orkney's 84%.

Orkney

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

  • Tshebedisano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Orkney, 1,620 compared with 625; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against High School Orkney's 84%.
  • Are-Fenyeng Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Orkney, 1,446 compared with 625; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Orkney; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thuto-Tsebo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Orkney, 1,402 compared with 625; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.1% against High School Orkney's 84%.
  • Western Reefs Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Orkney, 1,344 compared with 625; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Orkney; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mmokeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against High School Orkney's 625; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against High School Orkney's 84%.
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 Orkney for 2027

Because High School Orkney is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Browninglaan, Orkney, Noord-Wes, 1747
Postal
Private Bag X9, Orkney, 2620
Telephone
018 473 4411
EMIS number
600101582

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Orkney?
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 Orkney directly, on 018 473 4411, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Orkney?
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 Orkney the best school in Orkney?
On the numbers that are published, High School Orkney's matric pass rate of 84% is lower than THUTO-TSEBO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Orkney besides High School Orkney?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Orkney, including Tshebedisano Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Orkney?
High School Orkney reported 625 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Orkney?
Yes, High School Orkney 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 Orkney's matric results like?
High School Orkney's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84%, in 2025. That's up from 70.3% in 2023.
Is High School Orkney a public or private school?
High School Orkney is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Orkney?
You can call 018 473 4411. It is located at Browninglaan, Orkney, Noord-Wes, 1747.
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