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High School Theron

Public secondary school · Britstown, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

High School Theron is a public secondary school based in Britstown. Its most recent matric class posted a 76.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about High School Theron, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Britstown, High School Theron operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

533
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, High School Theron does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 64 matric candidates from High School Theron sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 76.6% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023483470.8%
2024553767.3%
2025644976.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Theron offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy553461.8%
Life Sciences8450.0%
Business Studies553360.0%
Geography553767.3%
History474187.2%
English First Additional Language5555100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

  • Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Theron, 1,332 compared with 533; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Theron; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Theron, 1,214 compared with 533; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Theron; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than High School Theron, 1,189 compared with 533; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than High School Theron; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Theron, 1,123 compared with 533; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Theron; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Theron, 1,103 compared with 533, and is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Theron.

Britstown

  • Van Rensburg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 929 learners against High School Theron's 533; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Theron; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Luvuyo Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 198 learners against High School Theron's 533; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Theron; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
535 Van Zyl Street Britstown, 8782
Postal
Po Box 32 Britstown 8782
Telephone
053 672 0033
EMIS number
300022303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Theron?
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 Theron directly, on 053 672 0033, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Theron?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is High School Theron the best school in Britstown?
High School Theron's most recent matric pass rate was 76.6%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Britstown besides High School Theron?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Britstown, including Van Rensburg Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at High School Theron?
High School Theron reported 533 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Theron?
No. High School Theron is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are High School Theron's matric results like?
High School Theron's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 76.6%, in 2025. That's up from 70.8% in 2023.
Is High School Theron a public or private school?
High School Theron is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Theron?
You can call 053 672 0033. It is located at 535 Van Zyl Street Britstown, 8782.
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