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Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School

Public secondary school · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (1 circuit)

Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Heidelberg. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Heidelberg, Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

479
Learners
16
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School entered 69 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023848297.6%
2024747297.3%
20256969100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy756586.7%
Life Sciences241354.2%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies615691.8%
History525198.1%
English First Additional Language7777100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Eden And Central Kar district with Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's 479; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's 100%.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,728 compared with 479; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's 100%).
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,664 compared with 479; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 479; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School, 1,640 compared with 479; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's 100%.

Heidelberg

And within Heidelberg itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ratanda Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,592 learners against Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's 479; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's 479; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83% against Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's 100%.
  • Sithokomele Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,194 learners against Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's 479; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,162 learners against Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's 479; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ratanda Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,154 learners against Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's 479; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School for 2027

Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ardelingstraat Heidelberg 6665
Postal
Posbus 203 Heidelberg Unknown 6665
Telephone
028 722 2920
EMIS number
116333069

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School?
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 Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School directly, on 028 722 2920, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School the best school in Heidelberg?
On the numbers that are published, Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RATANDA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.9%.
How many other schools are there in Heidelberg besides Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School?
Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School reported 479 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School?
Yes, Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School 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 Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's matric results like?
Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.6% since 2023.
Is Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School a public or private school?
Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kairos SekondﾊR Secondary School?
You can call 028 722 2920. It is located at Ardelingstraat Heidelberg 6665.
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