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High School Stilfontein

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Stilfontein, Stilfontein, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

In Stilfontein, High School Stilfontein operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.3%.

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

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

557
Learners
22
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 Stilfontein 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 Stilfontein for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 83 learners from High School Stilfontein who wrote matric in 2025, 84.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023624877.4%
2024887686.4%
2025837084.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Stilfontein reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 85.7% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13861.5%
Mathematical Literacy756080.0%
Physical Sciences12975.0%
Life Sciences241666.7%
Business Studies494285.7%
History272177.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Dr Kenneth Kaunda district with High School Stilfontein.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against High School Stilfontein's 557; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Stilfontein; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against High School Stilfontein's 557; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against High School Stilfontein's 84.3%.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Stilfontein, 1,645 compared with 557; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Stilfontein; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Stilfontein, 1,628 compared with 557; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against High School Stilfontein's 84.3%.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against High School Stilfontein's 557; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against High School Stilfontein's 84.3%.

Stilfontein

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

  • Borakanelo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,207 learners against High School Stilfontein's 557; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.4% against High School Stilfontein's 84.3%.
  • Vuyanimawethu Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,028 learners against High School Stilfontein's 557; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Stilfontein; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.3% against High School Stilfontein's 84.3%.
  • Hata-Butle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Stilfontein, 889 compared with 557; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Stilfontein; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Strathvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Stilfontein, 887 compared with 557; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Stilfontein; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Leseding Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 843 learners against High School Stilfontein's 557, and is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Stilfontein.
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 Stilfontein for 2027

Because High School Stilfontein 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
Pretorius Rylaan, , Stilfontein, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 35, Stilfontein, 2550
Telephone
018 484 3477
EMIS number
600102035

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Stilfontein?
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 Stilfontein directly, on 018 484 3477, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Stilfontein?
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 Stilfontein the best school in Stilfontein?
On the numbers that are published, High School Stilfontein's matric pass rate of 84.3% is lower than BORAKANELO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Stilfontein besides High School Stilfontein?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Stilfontein, including Borakanelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Stilfontein?
High School Stilfontein reported 557 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Stilfontein?
Yes, High School Stilfontein 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 Stilfontein's matric results like?
High School Stilfontein's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.3%, in 2025. That's up from 77.4% in 2023.
Is High School Stilfontein a public or private school?
High School Stilfontein is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Stilfontein?
You can call 018 484 3477. It is located at Pretorius Rylaan, , Stilfontein, 3747.
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