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Milner High School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Klerksdorp New Town, Klerksdorp, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Milner High School, a public secondary school serving Klerksdorp New Town, Klerksdorp. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.7% pass rate.

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Milner High School is a public secondary school in Klerksdorp New Town, Klerksdorp. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

948
Learners
44
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Milner 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 Milner High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 145 learners from Milner High School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.7% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315512077.4%
202416213281.5%
202514513089.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Milner High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 99%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics623658.1%
Mathematical Literacy10210199.0%
Physical Sciences392769.2%
Life Sciences625283.9%
Accounting292069.0%
Business Studies998080.8%
Geography474187.2%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Dr Kenneth Kaunda district with Milner High School.

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Milner High School's 948; is a public primary school, a different phase than Milner High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against Milner High School's 948; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Milner High School's 89.7%.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Milner High School, 1,645 compared with 948; is a public primary school, a different phase than Milner High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Milner High School, 1,628 compared with 948; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Milner High School's 89.7%.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Milner High School's 948; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Milner High School's 89.7%.

Klerksdorp

Zooming into Klerksdorp, here are 5 other schools to compare against Milner High School.

  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Milner High School, 1,645 compared with 948; is a public primary school, a different phase than Milner High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Klerksdorp Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Milner High School, at 1,260 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.9% against Milner High School's 89.7%.
  • Hoër Tegniese School Klerksdorp is a similar size to Milner High School, with 1,181 learners against 948; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against Milner High School's 89.7%.
  • Bakang Primary Primary School is a similar size to Milner High School, with 1,009 learners against 948; is a public primary school, a different phase than Milner High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Prestige Secondary Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Milner High School, at 1,009 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.6% against Milner High School's 89.7%).
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Milner High School for 2027

Because Milner High School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1Tommy Stevens Drive, Adamayview, Klerksdorp, 6747
Postal
P.o.box 640, Klerksdorp, 2570
Telephone
018 462 9900
EMIS number
600101203

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Milner 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 Milner High School directly, on 018 462 9900, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Milner 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 Milner High School the best school in Klerksdorp?
On the numbers that are published, Milner High School's matric pass rate of 89.7% is lower than KLERKSDORP SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Klerksdorp besides Milner High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Klerksdorp, including Excelsiors Primary.
How big are the classes at Milner High School?
Milner High School reported 948 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Milner High School?
Yes, Milner 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 Milner High School's matric results like?
Milner High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. That's up from 77.4% in 2023.
Is Milner High School a public or private school?
Milner High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Milner High School?
You can call 018 462 9900. It is located at 1Tommy Stevens Drive, Adamayview, Klerksdorp, 6747.
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