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High School Richmond

Public secondary school · Richmond, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

High School Richmond is a public secondary school based in Richmond. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 96.2%.

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

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

443
Learners
17
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 53 matric candidates from High School Richmond sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023463576.1%
2024433683.7%
2025535196.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Richmond offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was History, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4125.0%
Mathematical Literacy393282.1%
Physical Sciences300.0%
Life Sciences7571.4%
Business Studies402357.5%
Geography363494.4%
History4343100.0%
English First Additional Language4343100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

Here is how High School Richmond compares with 5 other schools listed under Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district.

  • Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Richmond, 1,332 compared with 443; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Richmond; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Richmond, 1,214 compared with 443; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Richmond; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than High School Richmond, 1,189 compared with 443; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than High School Richmond; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Richmond, 1,123 compared with 443; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Richmond; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Richmond, 1,103 compared with 443, and is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Richmond.

Richmond

And within Richmond itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Bennie Groenewald Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Richmond, at 563 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Richmond; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ikhaya Primary School is a similar size to High School Richmond, with 497 learners against 443; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Richmond; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
Mark Street Richmond, 7090
Postal
Po Box 11 Richmond 7090
Telephone
053 693 0073
EMIS number
300024303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Richmond?
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 Richmond directly, on 053 693 0073, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Richmond?
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 Richmond the best school in Richmond?
High School Richmond's most recent matric pass rate was 96.2%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Richmond besides High School Richmond?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Richmond, including Bennie Groenewald Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at High School Richmond?
High School Richmond reported 443 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Richmond?
Yes, High School Richmond 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 Richmond's matric results like?
High School Richmond's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.2%, in 2025. That's up from 76.1% in 2023.
Is High School Richmond a public or private school?
High School Richmond is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Richmond?
You can call 053 693 0073. It is located at Mark Street Richmond, 7090.
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