Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (4 circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Bastion, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
High School Bastion is a public secondary school in Krugersdorp. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
High School Bastion entered 84 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 | 104 | 98.1% |
| 2024 | 104 | 102 | 98.1% |
| 2025 | 84 | 81 | 96.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
High School Bastion reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 23 | 14 | 60.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 70 | 69 | 98.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 10 | 8 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 34 | 29 | 85.3% |
| Accounting | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Business Studies | 26 | 20 | 76.9% |
| Geography | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 104 | 104 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Bastion 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 Bastion for its exact current amount.
Because High School Bastion is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.
Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.