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Middelburg High School

Public secondary school · Middelburg Cape, Middelburg, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Middelburg High School is a public secondary school based in Middelburg Cape, Middelburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 82.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Middelburg High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Middelburg Cape, Middelburg, Middelburg High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

201
Learners
11
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Middelburg 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 Middelburg 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 34 learners from Middelburg High School who wrote matric in 2025, 82.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023363494.4%
2024292793.1%
2025342882.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Middelburg High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8450.0%
Mathematical Literacy2121100.0%
Physical Sciences5480.0%
Life Sciences10990.0%
Accounting9777.8%
Business Studies242187.5%
English First Additional Language2929100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Middelburg High School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Middelburg High School, 1,607 compared with 201; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Middelburg High School's 82.4%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Middelburg High School, 1,410 compared with 201; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Middelburg High School's 82.4%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Middelburg High School, 1,349 compared with 201; is a public primary school, a different phase than Middelburg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Middelburg High School, 1,348 compared with 201; is a public primary school, a different phase than Middelburg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Middelburg High School's 201; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Middelburg High School's 82.4%.

Middelburg

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

  • Middelburg Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Middelburg High School's 201; is a public combined school, a different phase than Middelburg High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.6% against Middelburg High School's 82.4%.
  • Batlagae Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Middelburg High School's 201; is a public primary school, a different phase than Middelburg High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Middelburg High School's 201; is a public combined school, a different phase than Middelburg High School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95% against Middelburg High School's 82.4%.
  • Phumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Middelburg High School, 1,529 compared with 201; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Middelburg High School's 82.4%.
  • Thushanang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Middelburg High School, 1,514 compared with 201; is a public primary school, a different phase than Middelburg High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Middelburg High School for 2027

Because Middelburg High School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Bennie Street, Middelburg, 5900
Postal
P.o. Box 204, Middelburg, 5900
Telephone
049 842 1560
EMIS number
200600483

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Middelburg 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 Middelburg High School directly, on 049 842 1560, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Middelburg 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 Middelburg High School the best school in Middelburg?
On the numbers that are published, Middelburg High School's matric pass rate of 82.4% is lower than PHUMELELA SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Middelburg besides Middelburg High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Middelburg High School?
Middelburg High School reported 201 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Middelburg High School?
Yes, Middelburg 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 Middelburg High School's matric results like?
Middelburg High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.4%, in 2025. That's down from 94.4% in 2023.
Is Middelburg High School a public or private school?
Middelburg High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Middelburg High School?
You can call 049 842 1560. It is located at Bennie Street, Middelburg, 5900.
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