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Montana High School

Public secondary school · Hospital Hill, Worcester, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (4 circuit)

In Hospital Hill, Worcester, Montana High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.7%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Montana High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Montana High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Hospital Hill, Worcester. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

463
Learners
24
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, Montana 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 Montana High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 76 matric candidates from Montana High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023696797.1%
20247575100.0%
2025767598.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Montana High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2020100.0%
Mathematical Literacy5555100.0%
Physical Sciences1010100.0%
Life Sciences282692.9%
Accounting181688.9%
Business Studies322887.5%
Geography88100.0%
History292793.1%
English First Additional Language6363100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Montana High School.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montana High School, 1,957 compared with 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than Montana High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Montana High School's 463; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80% against Montana High School's 98.7%.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Montana High School's 463; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Montana High School's 98.7%.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Montana High School, 1,747 compared with 463; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.7% against Montana High School's 98.7%.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Montana High School, 1,739 compared with 463; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78% against Montana High School's 98.7%.

Worcester

Zooming into Worcester, here are 5 other schools to compare against Montana High School.

  • Esselenpark SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,711 learners against Montana High School's 463; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.9% against Montana High School's 98.7%.
  • BreﾋRivier High School teaches considerably more learners than Montana High School, 1,511 compared with 463; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.1% against Montana High School's 98.7%.
  • Alfred Stamper Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montana High School, 1,368 compared with 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than Montana High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vusisizwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Montana High School, 1,312 compared with 463; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.8% against Montana High School's 98.7%.
  • Siyafuneka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montana High School, 1,284 compared with 463; is a public primary school, a different phase than Montana High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Montana High School for 2027

Because Montana High School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kluestraat Worcester 6850
Postal
Posbus 1356 Worcester Unknown 6849
Telephone
023 347 0476
EMIS number
130310263

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Montana 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 Montana High School directly, on 023 347 0476, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Montana 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 Montana High School the best school in Worcester?
On the numbers that are published, Montana High School's 98.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BREﾋRIVIER HOﾋRSKOOL at 73.1%.
How many other schools are there in Worcester besides Montana High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Worcester, including Esselenpark SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Montana High School?
Montana High School reported 463 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Montana High School?
Yes, Montana 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 Montana High School's matric results like?
Montana High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.1% since 2023.
Is Montana High School a public or private school?
Montana High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Montana High School?
You can call 023 347 0476. It is located at Kluestraat Worcester 6850.
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