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High School Warmbad

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Belabela, Bela-Bela, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

In Belabela, High School Warmbad operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.9%.

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

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

469
Learners
27
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 85 matric candidates from High School Warmbad sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.9% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023878496.6%
202410510196.2%
2025857992.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Warmbad reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics363186.1%
Mathematical Literacy656498.5%
Physical Sciences211466.7%
Life Sciences262388.5%
Accounting1717100.0%
Business Studies433888.4%
Geography2323100.0%
English First Additional Language4343100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with High School Warmbad.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Warmbad, 2,114 compared with 469; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.7% against High School Warmbad's 92.9%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Warmbad, 1,674 compared with 469; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Warmbad; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Warmbad, 1,670 compared with 469; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against High School Warmbad's 92.9%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Warmbad, 1,620 compared with 469; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against High School Warmbad's 92.9%.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against High School Warmbad's 469; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Warmbad; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bela-Bela

Zooming into Bela-Bela, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Warmbad.

  • Bela-Bela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,182 learners against High School Warmbad's 469; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.1% against High School Warmbad's 92.9%.
  • Albert Lithuli Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,108 learners against High School Warmbad's 469; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Warmbad; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jinnah Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Warmbad, 1,056 compared with 469; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Warmbad; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matamela Ramaphosa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 926 learners against High School Warmbad's 469, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Primary School Warmbad is noticeably bigger, teaching 791 learners against High School Warmbad's 469; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Warmbad; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Warmbad for 2027

Because High School Warmbad is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Swanepoelstraat; Warmbad;
Postal
P.o. Box 45; Warmbad
Telephone
014 736 2166
Website
warries.co.za
Email
warries1@mosmail.co.za
EMIS number
910130338

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Warmbad?
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 Warmbad directly, on 014 736 2166, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Warmbad?
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 Warmbad the best school in Bela-Bela?
On the numbers that are published, High School Warmbad's 92.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BELA-BELA at 71.1%.
How many other schools are there in Bela-Bela besides High School Warmbad?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bela-Bela, including Bela-Bela.
How big are the classes at High School Warmbad?
High School Warmbad reported 469 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Warmbad?
Yes, High School Warmbad 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 Warmbad's matric results like?
High School Warmbad's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. That's down from 96.6% in 2023.
Is High School Warmbad a public or private school?
High School Warmbad is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Warmbad?
You can call 014 736 2166. It is located at Swanepoelstraat; Warmbad;.
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