High School Sarel Cilliers High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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Hoërskool Sarel Cilliers entrance arch in Glencoe

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

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

921

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

High School Sarel Cilliers High School entered 160 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	147	141	95.9%
2024	180	172	95.6%
2025	160	151	94.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5212115.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Sarel Cilliers High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	57	54	94.7%
Mathematical Literacy	115	110	95.7%
Physical Sciences	38	29	76.3%
Life Sciences	94	75	79.8%
Accounting	27	26	96.3%
Business Studies	123	116	94.3%
Geography	37	33	89.2%
History	7	7	100.0%
English First Additional Language	7	7	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umzinyathi district

Mount Ernestina Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School Sarel Cilliers High School, 1,738 compared with 921; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Sarel Cilliers High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.9% against High School Sarel Cilliers High School's 94.4%.
Ubongumenzi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Sarel Cilliers High School, 1,572 compared with 921; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against High School Sarel Cilliers High School's 94.4%.
Greytown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against High School Sarel Cilliers High School's 921; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Sarel Cilliers High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Busana High School teaches considerably more learners than High School Sarel Cilliers High School, 1,350 compared with 921; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95% against High School Sarel Cilliers High School's 94.4%).
Thalana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against High School Sarel Cilliers High School's 921; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against High School Sarel Cilliers High School's 94.4%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Kemp Street, Glencoe, 2930
Postal: Private Bag X01, Glencoe, 2930
Telephone: 079 872 3809
Website: sarelcilliershigh.co.za
Email: hscadmin@jenny.co.za
EMIS number: 500258741

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at High School Sarel Cilliers High School?

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 Sarel Cilliers High School directly, on 079 872 3809 or by email at hsc@trustnet.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to High School Sarel Cilliers High School?

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 Sarel Cilliers High School the best school in Umzinyathi?

On the numbers that are published, High School Sarel Cilliers High School's matric pass rate of 94.4% is lower than BUSANA HIGH SCHOOL's 95%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Umzinyathi besides High School Sarel Cilliers High School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umzinyathi.

How big are the classes at High School Sarel Cilliers High School?

High School Sarel Cilliers High School reported 921 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Sarel Cilliers High School?

Yes, High School Sarel Cilliers High School 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 Sarel Cilliers High School's matric results like?

High School Sarel Cilliers High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.9% since 2023.

Is High School Sarel Cilliers High School a public or private school?

High School Sarel Cilliers High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact High School Sarel Cilliers High School?

You can call 079 872 3809 or email hsc@trustnet.co.za. It is located at Kemp Street, Glencoe, 2930.