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Kimberley Girls High School

Public secondary school · Null, Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kimberley Girls High School, a public secondary school serving Null, Kimberley. Its last matric group achieved a 98.9% pass rate.

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Kimberley Girls High School is a public secondary school in Null, Kimberley. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,052
Learners
44
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, Kimberley Girls High School 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 Kimberley Girls High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 179 matric candidates from Kimberley Girls High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314914496.6%
202415515096.8%
202517917798.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Kimberley Girls High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics686189.7%
Mathematical Literacy8787100.0%
Physical Sciences493979.6%
Life Sciences807897.5%
Accounting464087.0%
Business Studies968790.6%
Geography706694.3%
History444397.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Frances Baard (FB) district with Kimberley Girls High School.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against Kimberley Girls High School's 1,052; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kimberley Girls High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Kimberley Girls High School's 98.9%.
  • Rietvale High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,492 learners against Kimberley Girls High School's 1,052; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Kimberley Girls High School's 98.9%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kimberley Girls High School, 1,478 compared with 1,052; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Kimberley Girls High School's 98.9%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is a similar size to Kimberley Girls High School, with 1,464 learners against 1,052; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kimberley Girls High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is a similar size to Kimberley Girls High School, with 1,454 learners against 1,052; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kimberley Girls High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Kimberley

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

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against Kimberley Girls High School's 1,052; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kimberley Girls High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Kimberley Girls High School's 98.9%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kimberley Girls High School, 1,478 compared with 1,052; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Kimberley Girls High School's 98.9%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is a similar size to Kimberley Girls High School, with 1,464 learners against 1,052; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kimberley Girls High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is a similar size to Kimberley Girls High School, with 1,454 learners against 1,052; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kimberley Girls High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Tetlanyo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kimberley Girls High School, at 1,453 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.3% against Kimberley Girls High School's 98.9%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Elsmere Road, Belgravia, Kimberley, 8301
Postal
Po Box 359 Kimberley 8300
Telephone
053 832 1275
Website
kimberleygirlshigh.co.za
Email
marketing@kimberleygirlshigh.org.za
EMIS number
300011403

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kimberley Girls High 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 Kimberley Girls High School directly, on 053 832 1275, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kimberley Girls High School?
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 Kimberley Girls High School the best school in Kimberley?
On the numbers that are published, Kimberley Girls High School's 98.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of TETLANYO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 89.3%.
How many other schools are there in Kimberley besides Kimberley Girls High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kimberley, including !Xunkhwesa Combined School.
How big are the classes at Kimberley Girls High School?
Kimberley Girls High School reported 1,052 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Kimberley Girls High School?
Yes, Kimberley Girls High 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 Kimberley Girls High School's matric results like?
Kimberley Girls High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.6% since 2023.
Is Kimberley Girls High School a public or private school?
Kimberley Girls High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kimberley Girls High School?
You can call 053 832 1275. It is located at Elsmere Road, Belgravia, Kimberley, 8301.
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