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High School P J Olivier

Public secondary school · Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

In Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown, High School P J Olivier operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 96.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about High School P J Olivier: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

High School P J Olivier is a public secondary school serving families in and around Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

408
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, High School P J Olivier 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 P J Olivier for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

Of the 31 learners from High School P J Olivier who wrote matric in 2025, 96.8% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202342360.0%
2025313096.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School P J Olivier reported results in 8 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5480.0%
Mathematical Literacy343294.1%
Physical Sciences22100.0%
Life Sciences161062.5%
Accounting66100.0%
Geography221881.8%
History221672.7%
English First Additional Language2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sarah Baartman district with High School P J Olivier.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School P J Olivier, 1,897 compared with 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against High School P J Olivier's 96.8%.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against High School P J Olivier's 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against High School P J Olivier's 96.8%.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School P J Olivier, 1,653 compared with 408; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School P J Olivier; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against High School P J Olivier's 96.8%).
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than High School P J Olivier, 1,514 compared with 408; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School P J Olivier; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against High School P J Olivier's 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against High School P J Olivier's 96.8%.

Grahamstown

Zooming into Grahamstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School P J Olivier.

  • Nombulelo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School P J Olivier, 895 compared with 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.8% against High School P J Olivier's 96.8%.
  • T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School P J Olivier, 858 compared with 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.8% against High School P J Olivier's 96.8%.
  • Mary Waters Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 854 learners against High School P J Olivier's 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against High School P J Olivier's 96.8%.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School P J Olivier, 827 compared with 408; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.4% against High School P J Olivier's 96.8%.
  • George Dickerson Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 757 learners against High School P J Olivier's 408; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School P J Olivier; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to High School P J Olivier for 2027

Because High School P J Olivier is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bo-Robinsonstraat, Grahamstown, 6139
Postal
P.o. Box 273, Grahamstown, 6140,
Telephone
046 622 3322
Website
hspjolivier.co.za
EMIS number
200100612

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School P J Olivier?
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 P J Olivier directly, on 046 622 3322, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School P J Olivier?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is High School P J Olivier the best school in Grahamstown?
On the numbers that are published, High School P J Olivier's 96.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NTSIKA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 87.4%.
How many other schools are there in Grahamstown besides High School P J Olivier?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School P J Olivier?
High School P J Olivier reported 408 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 P J Olivier?
Yes, High School P J Olivier 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 P J Olivier's matric results like?
High School P J Olivier's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.8%, in 2025. That's up from 0% in 2023.
Is High School P J Olivier a public or private school?
High School P J Olivier is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School P J Olivier?
You can call 046 622 3322. It is located at Bo-Robinsonstraat, Grahamstown, 6139.
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