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High School Postmasburg

Public secondary school · Postmasburg, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

In Postmasburg, High School Postmasburg operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.3% pass rate.

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

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

840
Learners
37
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 Postmasburg 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 Postmasburg for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 112 learners from High School Postmasburg who wrote matric in 2025, 97.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023939197.8%
2024928693.5%
202511210997.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Postmasburg reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics251352.0%
Mathematical Literacy676495.5%
Physical Sciences13969.2%
Life Sciences282382.1%
Accounting14964.3%
Business Studies433479.1%
History2222100.0%
English First Additional Language4242100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

Here is how High School Postmasburg compares with 5 other schools listed under Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district.

  • Westerkim Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Postmasburg, 1,570 compared with 840; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Postmasburg; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than High School Postmasburg, 1,526 compared with 840; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Postmasburg; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against High School Postmasburg's 840; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Postmasburg; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,377 learners against High School Postmasburg's 840; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than High School Postmasburg; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,353 learners against High School Postmasburg's 840; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.4% against High School Postmasburg's 97.3%.

Postmasburg

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

  • Assmang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,459 learners against High School Postmasburg's 840; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Postmasburg; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Htt Bidi Memorial Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,324 learners against High School Postmasburg's 840; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Postmasburg; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Postmasburg teaches considerably more learners than High School Postmasburg, 1,231 compared with 840; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Postmasburg; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ratang-Thuto Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,185 learners against High School Postmasburg's 840; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against High School Postmasburg's 97.3%.
  • Blinkklip Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Postmasburg, at 1,101 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against High School Postmasburg's 97.3%.
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
4 Hout Street Postmasburg, 8420
Postal
Po Box 26 Postmasburg 8420
Telephone
053 313 0646
EMIS number
300044403

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Postmasburg?
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 Postmasburg directly, on 053 313 0646, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Postmasburg?
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 Postmasburg the best school in Postmasburg?
On the numbers that are published, High School Postmasburg's 97.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BLINKKLIP SEKONDÊRE SKOOL at 87.9%.
How many other schools are there in Postmasburg besides High School Postmasburg?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Postmasburg, including Assmang Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at High School Postmasburg?
High School Postmasburg reported 840 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Postmasburg?
Yes, High School Postmasburg 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 Postmasburg's matric results like?
High School Postmasburg's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.8% since 2023.
Is High School Postmasburg a public or private school?
High School Postmasburg is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Postmasburg?
You can call 053 313 0646. It is located at 4 Hout Street Postmasburg, 8420.
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