Public combined school · Barkly East, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Barkly East, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
High School Barkly East is a public combined school in Barkly East. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
High School Barkly East entered 41 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25 | 22 | 88.0% |
| 2024 | 35 | 31 | 88.6% |
| 2025 | 41 | 40 | 97.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
High School Barkly East reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 11 | 4 | 36.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| Life Sciences | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 28 | 26 | 92.9% |
| History | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, High School Barkly East 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 Barkly East for its exact current amount.
High School Barkly East is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.