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High School Paul Sauer

Public secondary school · Kareedouw, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

In Kareedouw, High School Paul Sauer operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

High School Paul Sauer is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kareedouw. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

445
Learners
25
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 Paul Sauer 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 Paul Sauer for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Paul Sauer entered 35 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023383797.4%
20242929100.0%
20253535100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Paul Sauer reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7685.7%
Mathematical Literacy2222100.0%
Physical Sciences66100.0%
Life Sciences77100.0%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies8675.0%
Geography55100.0%
English First Additional Language1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

Here is how High School Paul Sauer compares with 5 other schools listed under Sarah Baartman district.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Paul Sauer, 1,897 compared with 445; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against High School Paul Sauer's 100%.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against High School Paul Sauer's 445; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against High School Paul Sauer's 100%.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than High School Paul Sauer, 1,653 compared with 445; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Paul Sauer; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against High School Paul Sauer's 100%.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than High School Paul Sauer, 1,514 compared with 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Paul Sauer; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against High School Paul Sauer's 445; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against High School Paul Sauer's 100%.

Kareedouw

Zooming into Kareedouw, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Paul Sauer.

  • Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than High School Paul Sauer, 707 compared with 445; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Paul Sauer; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.3% against High School Paul Sauer's 100%.
  • Kareedouw Junior Secondary School is a similar size to High School Paul Sauer, with 619 learners against 445; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Paul Sauer; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cvo Omega Academy teaches fewer learners than High School Paul Sauer, 31 compared with 445, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Boplaas NGK Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 28 learners against High School Paul Sauer's 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Paul Sauer; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Nooitgedacht(Drc) Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 27 learners against High School Paul Sauer's 445; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Paul Sauer; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Paul Sauer for 2027

As a public school, High School Paul Sauer follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
11 Keet Street, Kareedouw, 6400
Postal
P O Box 8, Karedouw, 6400
Telephone
042 288 0321
Website
paulsauer.co.za
Email
pauls@lantic.net
EMIS number
200100937

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Paul Sauer?
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 Paul Sauer directly, on 042 288 0321, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Paul Sauer?
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 Paul Sauer the best school in Kareedouw?
On the numbers that are published, High School Paul Sauer's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of QHAYIYALETHU INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at 96.3%.
How many other schools are there in Kareedouw besides High School Paul Sauer?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Kareedouw, including Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School.
How big are the classes at High School Paul Sauer?
High School Paul Sauer reported 445 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Paul Sauer?
Yes, High School Paul Sauer 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 Paul Sauer's matric results like?
High School Paul Sauer's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.4% since 2023.
Is High School Paul Sauer a public or private school?
High School Paul Sauer is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Paul Sauer?
You can call 042 288 0321. It is located at 11 Keet Street, Kareedouw, 6400.
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