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High School Pietersburg

Public secondary school · Pietersburg, Pietersburg, Limpopo · Capricorn South district (Unknown circuit)

In Pietersburg, High School Pietersburg operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 97.8%.

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

High School Pietersburg is a public secondary school serving families in and around Pietersburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,242
Learners
62
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Pietersburg 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 Pietersburg for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 231 learners from High School Pietersburg who wrote matric in 2025, 97.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202323423399.6%
202420420198.5%
202523122697.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Pietersburg reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1049389.4%
Mathematical Literacy100100100.0%
Physical Sciences584984.5%
Life Sciences706390.0%
Accounting818098.8%
Business Studies696492.8%
Economics848196.4%
Geography333297.0%
English First Additional Language204204100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Here is how High School Pietersburg compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn South district.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against High School Pietersburg's 1,242; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.2% against High School Pietersburg's 97.8%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against High School Pietersburg's 1,242; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against High School Pietersburg's 97.8%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against High School Pietersburg's 1,242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pietersburg; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Makgongoana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,836 learners against High School Pietersburg's 1,242; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against High School Pietersburg's 97.8%.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against High School Pietersburg's 1,242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pietersburg; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Pietersburg

Zooming into Pietersburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Pietersburg.

  • Fetakgomo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Pietersburg, at 1,187 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against High School Pietersburg's 97.8%.
  • Primary School Pietersburg Noord is a similar size to High School Pietersburg, with 1,159 learners against 1,242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pietersburg; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tom Naude Technical Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Pietersburg, at 944 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95% against High School Pietersburg's 97.8%.
  • Matshelana Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 549 learners against High School Pietersburg's 1,242; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Pietersburg; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pax Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 491 learners against High School Pietersburg's 1,242; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.8% against High School Pietersburg's 97.8%.
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 Pietersburg for 2027

As a public school, High School Pietersburg follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dorp Straat 125; Pietersburg;
Postal
Dorpstraat 125; Pietersburg
Telephone
015 297 3201
Website
pieties.co.za
EMIS number
904220231

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Pietersburg?
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 Pietersburg directly, on 015 297 3201, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Pietersburg?
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 Pietersburg the best school in Pietersburg?
On the numbers that are published, High School Pietersburg's 97.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PAX at 95.8%.
How many other schools are there in Pietersburg besides High School Pietersburg?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Pietersburg, including Fetakgomo.
How big are the classes at High School Pietersburg?
High School Pietersburg reported 1,242 learners and 62 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Pietersburg?
Yes, High School Pietersburg 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 Pietersburg's matric results like?
High School Pietersburg's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.6% since 2023.
Is High School Pietersburg a public or private school?
High School Pietersburg is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Pietersburg?
You can call 015 297 3201. It is located at Dorp Straat 125; Pietersburg;.
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