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High School Zeerust

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Zeerust, Zeerust, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to High School Zeerust, a public secondary school serving Zeerust. Its last matric group achieved a 86.1% pass rate.

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High School Zeerust is a public secondary school in Zeerust. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

633
Learners
34
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Zeerust 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 Zeerust for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 108 learners from High School Zeerust who wrote matric in 2025, 86.1% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231089688.9%
202412111292.6%
20251089386.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Ngaka Modiri Molema district

Here is how High School Zeerust compares with 5 other schools listed under Ngaka Modiri Molema district.

  • Gaetsho High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against High School Zeerust's 633; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against High School Zeerust's 86.1%.
  • Matlape Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,537 learners against High School Zeerust's 633; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Zeerust; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • More High School teaches considerably more learners than High School Zeerust, 1,479 compared with 633; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.9% against High School Zeerust's 86.1%.
  • George Madoda Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Zeerust, 1,377 compared with 633; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Zeerust; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sol Plaatje Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,347 learners against High School Zeerust's 633; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Zeerust; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Zeerust

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

  • Ikageleng High School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Zeerust, at 875 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.7% against High School Zeerust's 86.1%.
  • Pitso Tolo Primary School is a similar size to High School Zeerust, with 830 learners against 633; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Zeerust; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sefatlhane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Zeerust, at 778 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Zeerust; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zeerust Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Zeerust, at 774 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Zeerust; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.1% against High School Zeerust's 86.1%.
  • Henryville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Zeerust, at 753 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Zeerust; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Zeerust for 2027

Because High School Zeerust 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
Vanribeeck Street, Zeerust, 2865
Postal
P.o.box 50, Zeerust, 2865
Telephone
018 642 1114
EMIS number
600102353

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Zeerust?
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 Zeerust directly, on 018 642 1114, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Zeerust?
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 Zeerust the best school in Zeerust?
On the numbers that are published, High School Zeerust's matric pass rate of 86.1% is lower than ZEERUST COMBINED SCHOOL's 93.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zeerust besides High School Zeerust?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Zeerust, including Ikageleng High School.
How big are the classes at High School Zeerust?
High School Zeerust reported 633 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Zeerust?
Yes, High School Zeerust 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 Zeerust's matric results like?
High School Zeerust's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 88.9% since 2023.
Is High School Zeerust a public or private school?
High School Zeerust is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Zeerust?
You can call 018 642 1114. It is located at Vanribeeck Street, Zeerust, 2865.
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