Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Orkney, Orkney, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 45 | 70.3% |
| 2024 | 61 | 57 | 93.4% |
| 2025 | 81 | 68 | 84.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, High School Orkney offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 98%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 | 9 | 60.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 50 | 49 | 98.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 46 | 34 | 73.9% |
| Accounting | 8 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Business Studies | 32 | 31 | 96.9% |
| Geography | 31 | 30 | 96.8% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.