Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Stella, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about High School Stella, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Stella, High School Stella operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.
High School Stella entered 25 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 25 | 24 | 96.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, High School Stella offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
High School Stella 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 Stella specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
As a public school, High School Stella takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.