Karrikama High School is a public secondary school in Griekwastad. Its most recent matric class posted a 93.4% pass rate.
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On this page, you will find a full profile of Karrikama High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Griekwastad, Karrikama High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
600
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding
No tuition fees
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Karrikama High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Karrikama High School entered 61 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
74
54
73.0%
2024
57
44
77.2%
2025
61
57
93.4%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
That year, Karrikama High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
4
2
50.0%
Mathematical Literacy
54
40
74.1%
Life Sciences
32
14
43.8%
Accounting
3
3
100.0%
Business Studies
26
8
30.8%
History
58
58
100.0%
English First Additional Language
57
57
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
District comparison
Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district
Here is how Karrikama High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district.
Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Karrikama High School, 1,332 compared with 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karrikama High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Karrikama High School, 1,214 compared with 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karrikama High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Karrikama High School, 1,189 compared with 600; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Karrikama High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Vaal-Oranje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Karrikama High School, 1,123 compared with 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karrikama High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Douglas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Karrikama High School, 1,103 compared with 600, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Karrikama High School.
Griekwastad
And within Griekwastad itself, 1 other schools for a closer comparison.
Anderson Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 942 learners against Karrikama High School's 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karrikama High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
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 Karrikama High School directly, on 053 343 0032, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Karrikama High 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 Karrikama High School the best school in Griekwastad?
Karrikama High School's most recent matric pass rate was 93.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Griekwastad besides Karrikama High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Griekwastad, including Anderson Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Karrikama High School?
Karrikama High School reported 600 learners and 20 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 Karrikama High School?
No. Karrikama High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Karrikama High School's matric results like?
Karrikama High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.4%, in 2025. That's up from 73% in 2023.
Is Karrikama High School a public or private school?
Karrikama High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Karrikama High School?
You can call 053 343 0032. It is located at Voortrekker Street Griekwastad, 8365.
On this page, you will find a full profile of Karrikama High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Griekwastad, Karrikama High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.
600
Learners
20
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding
No tuition fees
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Karrikama High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Karrikama High School entered 61 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
74
54
73.0%
2024
57
44
77.2%
2025
61
57
93.4%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
That year, Karrikama High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
4
2
50.0%
Mathematical Literacy
54
40
74.1%
Life Sciences
32
14
43.8%
Accounting
3
3
100.0%
Business Studies
26
8
30.8%
History
58
58
100.0%
English First Additional Language
57
57
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district
Here is how Karrikama High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district.
Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Karrikama High School, 1,332 compared with 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karrikama High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Karrikama High School, 1,214 compared with 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karrikama High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Karrikama High School, 1,189 compared with 600; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Karrikama High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Vaal-Oranje Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Karrikama High School, 1,123 compared with 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karrikama High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Douglas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Karrikama High School, 1,103 compared with 600, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Karrikama High School.
Griekwastad
And within Griekwastad itself, 1 other schools for a closer comparison.
Anderson Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 942 learners against Karrikama High School's 600; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karrikama High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
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 Karrikama High School directly, on 053 343 0032, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Karrikama High 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 Karrikama High School the best school in Griekwastad?
Karrikama High School's most recent matric pass rate was 93.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Griekwastad besides Karrikama High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Griekwastad, including Anderson Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Karrikama High School?
Karrikama High School reported 600 learners and 20 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 Karrikama High School?
No. Karrikama High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Karrikama High School's matric results like?
Karrikama High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.4%, in 2025. That's up from 73% in 2023.
Is Karrikama High School a public or private school?
Karrikama High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Karrikama High School?
You can call 053 343 0032. It is located at Voortrekker Street Griekwastad, 8365.
