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High School Standerton

Public secondary school · Standerton, Standerton, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Standerton, High School Standerton operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.1% pass rate.

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

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

783
Learners
50
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 Standerton 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 Standerton for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 137 learners from High School Standerton who wrote matric in 2025, 97.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314813792.6%
202413312997.0%
202513713397.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Standerton reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6969100.0%
Mathematical Literacy696898.6%
Physical Sciences434195.3%
Life Sciences524790.4%
Accounting323196.9%
Business Studies927379.3%
Economics383592.1%
Geography232295.7%
English First Additional Language5353100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against High School Standerton.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Standerton, 2,881 compared with 783; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Standerton; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Standerton, 2,246 compared with 783; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against High School Standerton's 97.1%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against High School Standerton's 783; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Standerton; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Standerton, 2,143 compared with 783; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against High School Standerton's 97.1%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against High School Standerton's 783; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against High School Standerton's 97.1%.

Standerton

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

  • Isifisosethu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Standerton, 1,561 compared with 783; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Standerton; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Azalea Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School Standerton, 1,449 compared with 783; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Standerton; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.6% against High School Standerton's 97.1%.
  • Khula Sakhile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Standerton, 1,365 compared with 783; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.8% against High School Standerton's 97.1%.
  • Jandrell Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,361 learners against High School Standerton's 783; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against High School Standerton's 97.1%.
  • Nyandeni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Standerton, 1,277 compared with 783; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Standerton; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
H/V Berg En Von Backströmstraat, Standerton, Standerton, 2430
Postal
Privaatsak X 5051 Standerton 2430
Telephone
017 712 2333
Website
shsbakgat.co.za
Email
alumni@shsbakgat.co.za
EMIS number
800005959

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Standerton?
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 Standerton directly, on 017 712 2333, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Standerton?
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 Standerton the best school in Standerton?
On the numbers that are published, High School Standerton's 97.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of JANDRELL SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.9%.
How many other schools are there in Standerton besides High School Standerton?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Standerton, including Isifisosethu Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Standerton?
High School Standerton reported 783 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Standerton?
Yes, High School Standerton 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 Standerton's matric results like?
High School Standerton's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. That's up from 92.6% in 2023.
Is High School Standerton a public or private school?
High School Standerton is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Standerton?
You can call 017 712 2333. It is located at H/V Berg En Von Backströmstraat, Standerton, Standerton, 2430.
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