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Outeniqua High School

Public secondary school · Eastern Ext, George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (8 circuit)

Outeniqua High School is a public secondary school in Eastern Ext, George. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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Located in Eastern Ext, George, Outeniqua High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,728
Learners
88
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Outeniqua High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Outeniqua High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 353 matric candidates from Outeniqua High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023319319100.0%
202429028999.7%
2025353353100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Outeniqua High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13813698.6%
Mathematical Literacy153153100.0%
Physical Sciences656396.9%
Life Sciences7373100.0%
Agricultural Sciences151493.3%
Accounting7272100.0%
Business Studies13312594.0%
Economics2828100.0%
Geography2525100.0%
History444397.7%
English First Additional Language265265100.0%

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 Outeniqua High School.

  • Murray High School is a similar size to Outeniqua High School, with 2,123 learners against 1,728; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92% against Outeniqua High School's 100%.
  • Thembaletu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Outeniqua High School, at 1,664 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Outeniqua High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Outeniqua High School, at 1,645 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Outeniqua High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Outeniqua High School, at 1,640 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Outeniqua High School's 100%.
  • Jonga Street Secondary School is a similar size to Outeniqua High School, with 1,590 learners against 1,728; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Outeniqua High School's 100%.

George

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

  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Outeniqua High School, at 1,640 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.9% against Outeniqua High School's 100%.
  • Jonga Street Secondary School is a similar size to Outeniqua High School, with 1,590 learners against 1,728; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Outeniqua High School's 100%.
  • Mzoxolo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Outeniqua High School, at 1,585 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Outeniqua High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thembalethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Outeniqua High School, at 1,552 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Outeniqua High School's 100%.
  • Tyholora Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Outeniqua High School, at 1,522 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Outeniqua High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Outeniqua High School for 2027

Outeniqua High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Courtenaystraat George 6529
Postal
Posbus 181 George Unknown 6530
Telephone
044 874 4156
Website
outeniqua.co.za
Email
ontvangs@outeniqua.co.za
EMIS number
118110257

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Outeniqua 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 Outeniqua High School directly, on 044 874 4156, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Outeniqua 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 Outeniqua High School the best school in George?
On the numbers that are published, Outeniqua High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of GEORGE SEKONDﾊR at 87.9%.
How many other schools are there in George besides Outeniqua High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around George, including George SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Outeniqua High School?
Outeniqua High School reported 1,728 learners and 88 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Outeniqua High School?
Yes, Outeniqua 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 Outeniqua High School's matric results like?
Outeniqua High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Outeniqua High School a public or private school?
Outeniqua High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Outeniqua High School?
You can call 044 874 4156. It is located at Courtenaystraat George 6529.
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