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High School Monument

Public secondary school · Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp, Gauteng · Gauteng West district (5 circuit)

High School Monument is a public secondary school in Krugersdorp. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.5%.

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

1,486
Learners
94
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Founded 1 February 1921 as an Afrikaans-medium secondary school; now parallel-medium with over 1,500 pupils, nicknamed 'Monnas'.
  • Notable alumnus: F.W. de Klerk, former State President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
  • One of South Africa's leading producers of professional/Springbok rugby players.
In the news

High School Monument on the news

  • Echoes of Krugersdorp: More than a century of history at Monnas Krugersdorp News (The Citizen) · 2025-09-22

    A retrospective on the school's 104-year history, from its 1921 founding to its record of producing Springbok rugby players and political figures such as former State President F.W. de Klerk.

  • Monument eyes revival in 2026 SchoolBoyRugby Blog · 2026-03-02

    After two down seasons, the first XV rugby programme is looking to rebuild in 2026 with sixteen returning matric-squad players.

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Monument 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 Monument specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 260 matric candidates from High School Monument sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.5% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325925397.7%
202424724699.6%
202526025698.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Monument offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1019796.0%
Mathematical Literacy146146100.0%
Physical Sciences696391.3%
Life Sciences968689.6%
Accounting2828100.0%
Business Studies1029593.1%
Economics272696.3%
Geography2424100.0%
English First Additional Language184184100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng West district

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

  • Badirile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Monument, 2,239 compared with 1,486; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.5% against High School Monument's 98.5%.
  • Mosupatsela Secondary School is a similar size to High School Monument, with 2,000 learners against 1,486; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against High School Monument's 98.5%.
  • Lesego Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Monument, at 1,996 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Monument; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • High School Noordheuwel is a similar size to High School Monument, with 1,986 learners against 1,486; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Monument's 98.5%).
  • Letsatsing Primary Mine School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Monument, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Monument; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against High School Monument's 98.5%.

Krugersdorp

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

  • High School Noordheuwel is a similar size to High School Monument, with 1,986 learners against 1,486; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against High School Monument's 98.5%).
  • Tsakani Primary School is a similar size to High School Monument, with 1,833 learners against 1,486; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Monument; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Thuthuzekani Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Monument, at 1,737 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Monument; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Nooitgedacht Nr 88 sits in roughly the same size range as High School Monument, at 1,696 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Monument; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Lodirile Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Monument, at 1,541 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.2% against High School Monument's 98.5%.
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 Monument for 2027

As a public school, High School Monument 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
13, H/V Blommenstein En Tweede Straat, Krugersdorp-Noord, Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp
Postal
Privaatsak X2029 Krugersdorp 1740
Telephone
011 953 1166
EMIS number
700250258

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Online

Website and social media

monnas.co.za
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Monument?
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 Monument directly, on 011 953 1166, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Monument?
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 Monument the best school in Krugersdorp?
On the numbers that are published, High School Monument's matric pass rate of 98.5% is lower than HOËRSKOOL NOORDHEUWEL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Krugersdorp besides High School Monument?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Krugersdorp, including Hoërskool Noordheuwel.
How big are the classes at High School Monument?
High School Monument reported 1,486 learners and 94 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Monument?
Yes, High School Monument 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 Monument's matric results like?
High School Monument's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.7% since 2023.
Is High School Monument a public or private school?
High School Monument is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Monument?
You can call 011 953 1166. It is located at 13, H/V Blommenstein En Tweede Straat, Krugersdorp-Noord, Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp.
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