On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Upington, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
High School Upington is a public secondary school in Upington. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
703
Learners
33
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Of the 136 learners from High School Upington who wrote matric in 2025, 98.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
142
140
98.6%
2024
121
118
97.5%
2025
136
134
98.5%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
High School Upington reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
45
39
86.7%
Mathematical Literacy
76
76
100.0%
Physical Sciences
23
20
87.0%
Life Sciences
47
39
83.0%
Accounting
24
24
100.0%
Business Studies
40
34
85.0%
Geography
28
28
100.0%
English First Additional Language
94
94
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Upington 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 Upington for its exact current amount.
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.
