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Kirkwood High School

Public secondary school · Kirkwood, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Kirkwood High School is a public secondary school in Kirkwood. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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Located in Kirkwood, Kirkwood High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

431
Learners
25
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kirkwood High 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 Kirkwood High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 39 learners from Kirkwood High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20234141100.0%
2024343294.1%
20253939100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kirkwood High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8675.0%
Mathematical Literacy2626100.0%
Physical Sciences5480.0%
Life Sciences1414100.0%
Accounting8675.0%
Business Studies1616100.0%
History14964.3%
English First Additional Language1919100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sarah Baartman district with Kirkwood High School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Kirkwood High School's 431; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Kirkwood High School's 100%.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kirkwood High School, 1,751 compared with 431; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against Kirkwood High School's 100%.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Kirkwood High School's 431; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kirkwood High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against Kirkwood High School's 100%.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Kirkwood High School's 431; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kirkwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Kirkwood High School, 1,490 compared with 431; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Kirkwood High School's 100%.

Kirkwood

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

  • St Colmcille Public Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,081 learners against Kirkwood High School's 431; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.1% against Kirkwood High School's 100%.
  • Rietberg Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 900 learners against Kirkwood High School's 431; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kirkwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 806 learners against Kirkwood High School's 431; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.3% against Kirkwood High School's 100%.
  • Bongolethu Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kirkwood High School, 750 compared with 431; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kirkwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Glentana Junior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kirkwood High School, at 316 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kirkwood High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Kirkwood High School for 2027

Kirkwood High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Whytesweg, Kirkwood, 6120
Postal
P O Box 114, Kirkwood, 6120
Telephone
042 230 0339
Website
khs.kirkwoodschools.org
Email
seth.harrell@kirkwoodschools.org
EMIS number
200100390

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood High School directly, on 042 230 0339, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood High School the best school in Kirkwood?
On the numbers that are published, Kirkwood High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MOSES MABIDA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 91.3%.
How many other schools are there in Kirkwood besides Kirkwood High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Kirkwood, including St Colmcille Public Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kirkwood High School?
Kirkwood High School reported 431 learners and 25 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 Kirkwood High School?
Yes, Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood High School's matric results like?
Kirkwood High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Kirkwood High School a public or private school?
Kirkwood High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kirkwood High School?
You can call 042 230 0339. It is located at Whytesweg, Kirkwood, 6120.
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