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Okiep High School

Public secondary school · Okiep, Northern Cape · Namakwa (NMK) district (Unknown circuit)

Okiep High School is a public secondary school in Okiep. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.7%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Okiep High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

298
Learners
13
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Okiep High School entered 29 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.7% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023342779.4%
2024272592.6%
2025292689.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Okiep High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22100.0%
Mathematical Literacy252288.0%
Physical Sciences11100.0%
Life Sciences5240.0%
Accounting7342.9%
Business Studies121083.3%
Geography1111100.0%
History1717100.0%
English First Additional Language2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Namakwa (NMK) district with Okiep High School.

  • Hantam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Okiep High School's 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Okiep High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Okiep High School, 1,102 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Okiep High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 865 learners against Okiep High School's 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Okiep High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Okiep High School, 725 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Okiep High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Okiep High School, 690 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Okiep High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Okiep

And within Okiep itself, 1 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Okiep Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Okiep High School, 725 compared with 298; is a public primary school, a different phase than Okiep High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
School Street, O'kiep, Okiep, 8270
Postal
Po Box 11 Okiep 8270
Telephone
027 744 1131
EMIS number
300034309

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Okiep 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 Okiep High School directly, on 027 744 1131, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Okiep 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 Okiep High School the best school in Okiep?
Okiep High School's most recent matric pass rate was 89.7%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Okiep besides Okiep High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Okiep, including Okiep Laerskool.
How big are the classes at Okiep High School?
Okiep High School reported 298 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Okiep High School?
Yes, Okiep 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 Okiep High School's matric results like?
Okiep High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. That's up from 79.4% in 2023.
Is Okiep High School a public or private school?
Okiep High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Okiep High School?
You can call 027 744 1131. It is located at School Street, O'kiep, Okiep, 8270.
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