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High School Rustenburg

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Rustenburg, Rustenburg, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

In Rustenburg, High School Rustenburg operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 99.3% pass rate.

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

High School Rustenburg is a public secondary school serving families in and around Rustenburg. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,606
Learners
80
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, High School Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 295 learners from High School Rustenburg who wrote matric in 2025, 99.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202330129899.0%
202429229099.3%
202529529399.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Rustenburg reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12412096.8%
Mathematical Literacy16816698.8%
Physical Sciences888293.2%
Life Sciences1049692.3%
Accounting555498.2%
Business Studies827490.2%
Economics363494.4%
Geography363494.4%
English First Additional Language292292100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Bojanala district

Here is how High School Rustenburg compares with 5 other schools listed under Bojanala district.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Rustenburg, 2,257 compared with 1,606; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Rustenburg; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School is a similar size to High School Rustenburg, with 2,146 learners against 1,606; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against High School Rustenburg's 99.3%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is a similar size to High School Rustenburg, with 2,053 learners against 1,606; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against High School Rustenburg's 99.3%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is a similar size to High School Rustenburg, with 2,005 learners against 1,606; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Rustenburg; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is a similar size to High School Rustenburg, with 1,957 learners against 1,606; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against High School Rustenburg's 99.3%.

Rustenburg

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

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Rustenburg, 2,257 compared with 1,606; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Rustenburg; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School is a similar size to High School Rustenburg, with 2,005 learners against 1,606; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Rustenburg; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is a similar size to High School Rustenburg, with 1,957 learners against 1,606; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against High School Rustenburg's 99.3%.
  • Fields College is a similar size to High School Rustenburg, with 1,740 learners against 1,606; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Rustenburg's 99.3%).
  • Iketleetso Secondary School is a similar size to High School Rustenburg, with 1,659 learners against 1,606; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.9% against High School Rustenburg's 99.3%.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to High School Rustenburg for 2027

Because High School Rustenburg 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
H/V H/V Kock En Von Willich Straat, Rustenburg, Rustenburg, 18747
Postal
P.o.box 50, Rustenburg, 0300
Telephone
014 592 1365
Website
hsrtb.co.za
Email
rhs@hsrtb.co.za
EMIS number
600100509

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Rustenburg?
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 Rustenburg directly, on 014 592 1365, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Rustenburg?
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 Rustenburg the best school in Rustenburg?
On the numbers that are published, High School Rustenburg's matric pass rate of 99.3% is lower than Fields College's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Rustenburg besides High School Rustenburg?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Rustenburg, including Paardekraal Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Rustenburg?
High School Rustenburg reported 1,606 learners and 80 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 Rustenburg?
Yes, High School Rustenburg 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 Rustenburg's matric results like?
High School Rustenburg's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99% since 2023.
Is High School Rustenburg a public or private school?
High School Rustenburg is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Rustenburg?
You can call 014 592 1365. It is located at H/V H/V Kock En Von Willich Straat, Rustenburg, Rustenburg, 18747.
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