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High School Patriot

Public secondary school · Witbank, Witbank, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

High School Patriot is a public secondary school based in Witbank. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

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

998
Learners
51
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Patriot entered 154 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316616096.4%
202417117099.4%
2025154154100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Patriot offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics383797.4%
Mathematical Literacy135135100.0%
Physical Sciences1818100.0%
Life Sciences464597.8%
Agricultural Sciences201995.0%
Accounting474085.1%
Business Studies13112091.6%
Geography302996.7%
English First Additional Language1616100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against High School Patriot.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against High School Patriot's 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Patriot; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Patriot, 1,908 compared with 998; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.6% against High School Patriot's 100%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against High School Patriot's 998; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Patriot; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Patriot's 100%).
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against High School Patriot's 998; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Patriot; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against High School Patriot's 100%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Patriot, 1,857 compared with 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Patriot; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Witbank

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

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against High School Patriot's 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Patriot; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against High School Patriot's 998; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Patriot; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against High School Patriot's 100%.
  • Motsaosele Dm Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Patriot, 1,637 compared with 998; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.1% against High School Patriot's 100%.
  • Phillip Ndimande Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Patriot, 1,563 compared with 998; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against High School Patriot's 100%).
  • Mogalitwa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against High School Patriot's 998; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Patriot; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
100 Birkholtzlaan, Del Judor, Witbank, 1034
Postal
Po Box Posbus 131 Del Judour Witbank 1038
Telephone
013 697 5068
Website
patrioths.co.za
Email
admin@patrioths.co.za
EMIS number
800005900

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Patriot?
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 Patriot directly, on 013 697 5068, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Patriot?
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 Patriot the best school in Witbank?
On the numbers that are published, High School Patriot's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHILLIP NDIMANDE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 98.6%.
How many other schools are there in Witbank besides High School Patriot?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Witbank, including Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary.
How big are the classes at High School Patriot?
High School Patriot reported 998 learners and 51 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 Patriot?
Yes, High School Patriot 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 Patriot's matric results like?
High School Patriot's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 96.4% in 2023.
Is High School Patriot a public or private school?
High School Patriot is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Patriot?
You can call 013 697 5068. It is located at 100 Birkholtzlaan, Del Judor, Witbank, 1034.
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