Public secondary school · Polokwane, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Noorderland, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
High School Noorderland is a public secondary school in Polokwane. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Of the 242 learners from High School Noorderland who wrote matric in 2025, 91.3% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 210 | 197 | 93.8% |
| 2024 | 217 | 202 | 93.1% |
| 2025 | 242 | 221 | 91.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
High School Noorderland reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 157 | 129 | 82.2% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 60 | 60 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 126 | 102 | 81.0% |
| Life Sciences | 126 | 121 | 96.0% |
| Accounting | 56 | 53 | 94.6% |
| Business Studies | 80 | 80 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 65 | 65 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 97 | 97 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 119 | 119 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Noorderland 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 Noorderland for its exact current amount.
High School Noorderland is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.