Public combined school · Kirkwood, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Kirkwood High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Kirkwood, Kirkwood High School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.
Of the 39 learners from Kirkwood High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 41 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 34 | 32 | 94.1% |
| 2025 | 39 | 39 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Kirkwood High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 26 | 26 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 8 | 6 | 75.0% |
| Business Studies | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| History | 14 | 9 | 64.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.