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High School Carletonville

Public secondary school · Carletonville, Carletonville, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (2 circuit)

High School Carletonville is a public secondary school in Carletonville. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.4%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of High School Carletonville, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Carletonville, High School Carletonville is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,280
Learners
57
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Carletonville is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for High School Carletonville specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Carletonville entered 172 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.4% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319817085.9%
202420019597.5%
202517215288.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Carletonville offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics614472.1%
Mathematical Literacy13913899.3%
Physical Sciences392871.8%
Life Sciences564987.5%
Accounting434093.0%
Business Studies898797.8%
Geography716693.0%
English First Additional Language3838100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

5 other schools in Gauteng West district, for comparison against High School Carletonville.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Carletonville, 2,239 compared with 1,280; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against High School Carletonville's 88.4%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,000 learners against High School Carletonville's 1,280; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.4% against High School Carletonville's 88.4%).
  • Lesego Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Carletonville, 1,996 compared with 1,280; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Carletonville; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel teaches considerably more learners than High School Carletonville, 1,986 compared with 1,280; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Carletonville's 88.4%.
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School teaches considerably more learners than High School Carletonville, 1,928 compared with 1,280; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Carletonville; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.7% against High School Carletonville's 88.4%.

Carletonville

And within Carletonville itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Carletonville, 2,239 compared with 1,280; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against High School Carletonville's 88.4%.
  • Tswasongu Secondary School is a similar size to High School Carletonville, with 1,559 learners against 1,280; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.5% against High School Carletonville's 88.4%.
  • Retlile Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Carletonville, at 1,517 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Carletonville; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Carleton Jones High School is a similar size to High School Carletonville, with 1,482 learners against 1,280; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.7% against High School Carletonville's 88.4%.
  • Laer Gedenkskool Danie Theron Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Carletonville, at 1,421 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Carletonville; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to High School Carletonville for 2027

As a public school, High School Carletonville follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
126, Dolomite Drive, Carletonville, Carletonville, Carletonville
Postal
P O Box 54 Carletonville 2500
Telephone
018 788 2306
Website
hscallies.co.za
EMIS number
700270090

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Carletonville?
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 Carletonville directly, on 018 788 2306, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Carletonville?
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 Carletonville the best school in Carletonville?
On the numbers that are published, High School Carletonville's matric pass rate of 88.4% is lower than CARLETON JONES HIGH SCHOOL's 97.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Carletonville besides High School Carletonville?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Carletonville, including Badirile Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Carletonville?
High School Carletonville reported 1,280 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Carletonville?
Yes, High School Carletonville 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 Carletonville's matric results like?
High School Carletonville's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.9% since 2023.
Is High School Carletonville a public or private school?
High School Carletonville is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Carletonville?
You can call 018 788 2306. It is located at 126, Dolomite Drive, Carletonville, Carletonville, Carletonville.
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