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Oudtshoorn High School

Public secondary school · Oudtshoorn, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (5 circuit)

Welcome to Oudtshoorn High School, a public secondary school serving Oudtshoorn. Its last matric group achieved a 92% pass rate.

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Oudtshoorn High School is a public secondary school in Oudtshoorn. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

553
Learners
26
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, Oudtshoorn 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 Oudtshoorn High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 100 learners from Oudtshoorn High School who wrote matric in 2025, 92% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023949398.9%
2024767396.1%
20251009292.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Oudtshoorn High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics312787.1%
Mathematical Literacy4545100.0%
Physical Sciences15853.3%
Life Sciences342573.5%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies2929100.0%
Geography1414100.0%
History11100.0%
English First Additional Language4444100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Eden And Central Kar district with Oudtshoorn High School.

  • Murray High School teaches considerably more learners than Oudtshoorn High School, 2,123 compared with 553; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92% against Oudtshoorn High School's 92%).
  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Oudtshoorn High School's 553; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Oudtshoorn High School's 92%.
  • Thembaletu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Oudtshoorn High School's 553; is a public primary school, a different phase than Oudtshoorn High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Oudtshoorn High School's 553; is a public primary school, a different phase than Oudtshoorn High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Oudtshoorn High School's 553; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Oudtshoorn High School's 92%.

Oudtshoorn

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

  • Saturnus Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Oudtshoorn High School, 1,457 compared with 553; is a public primary school, a different phase than Oudtshoorn High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bridgton SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,292 learners against Oudtshoorn High School's 553; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Oudtshoorn High School's 92%).
  • Bergsig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Oudtshoorn High School, 1,276 compared with 553; is a public primary school, a different phase than Oudtshoorn High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • De Villiers Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,181 learners against Oudtshoorn High School's 553; is a public primary school, a different phase than Oudtshoorn High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Van Reede Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Oudtshoorn High School, 1,161 compared with 553; is a public primary school, a different phase than Oudtshoorn High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Oudtshoorn High School for 2027

Because Oudtshoorn 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
Voortrekkerweg 77 Oudtshoorn 6620
Postal
Posbus 194 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620
Telephone
044 279 1623
Website
oudtshoorn.com
Email
enquiries@oudtshoorn.com
EMIS number
124110254

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Oudtshoorn 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 Oudtshoorn High School directly, on 044 279 1623, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Oudtshoorn 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 Oudtshoorn High School the best school in Oudtshoorn?
On the numbers that are published, Oudtshoorn High School's matric pass rate of 92% is lower than BRIDGTON SEKONDﾊR's 93.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Oudtshoorn besides Oudtshoorn High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Oudtshoorn, including Saturnus PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Oudtshoorn High School?
Oudtshoorn High School reported 553 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Oudtshoorn High School?
Yes, Oudtshoorn 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 Oudtshoorn High School's matric results like?
Oudtshoorn High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92%, in 2025. That's down from 98.9% in 2023.
Is Oudtshoorn High School a public or private school?
Oudtshoorn High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Oudtshoorn High School?
You can call 044 279 1623. It is located at Voortrekkerweg 77 Oudtshoorn 6620.
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