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Overberg High School

Public secondary school · Caledon, Caledon/Myddleton, Western Cape · Overberg district (3 circuit)

Overberg High School is a public secondary school based in Caledon, Caledon/Myddleton. Its most recent matric class posted a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Overberg High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Caledon, Caledon/Myddleton, Overberg High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

504
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Overberg 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 Overberg 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, 94 matric candidates from Overberg High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20238787100.0%
20249090100.0%
20259494100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Overberg High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics383386.8%
Mathematical Literacy5353100.0%
Physical Sciences221986.4%
Life Sciences292586.2%
Agricultural Sciences181688.9%
Accounting1919100.0%
Business Studies333297.0%
English First Additional Language7373100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Overberg district

5 other schools in Overberg district, for comparison against Overberg High School.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Overberg High School's 504; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Overberg High School's 100%.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,954 learners against Overberg High School's 504; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against Overberg High School's 100%.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Overberg High School's 504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Overberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,808 learners against Overberg High School's 504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Overberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Overberg High School's 504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Overberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Caledon/Myddleton

And within Caledon/Myddleton itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Swartberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Overberg High School, 1,100 compared with 504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Overberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Swartberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 851 learners against Overberg High School's 504; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.7% against Overberg High School's 100%.
  • Overberg Primary School is a similar size to Overberg High School, with 416 learners against 504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Overberg High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • The Glebe Primary School teaches fewer learners than Overberg High School, 137 compared with 504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Overberg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • The Pebbles Project Trust Combined School is noticeably smaller, with 66 learners against Overberg High School's 504, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Overberg High School for 2027

As a public school, Overberg High School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Venterweg Caledon 7230
Postal
Posbus 183 Caledon Unknown 7230
Telephone
028 212 3083
Website
hsoverberg.com
Email
admin@hsoverberg.com
EMIS number
114310270

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Overberg 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 Overberg High School directly, on 028 212 3083, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Overberg 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 Overberg High School the best school in Caledon/Myddleton?
On the numbers that are published, Overberg High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SWARTBERG SEKONDﾊR at 86.7%.
How many other schools are there in Caledon/Myddleton besides Overberg High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Caledon/Myddleton, including Swartberg PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Overberg High School?
Overberg High School reported 504 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Overberg High School?
Yes, Overberg 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 Overberg High School's matric results like?
Overberg High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Overberg High School a public or private school?
Overberg High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Overberg High School?
You can call 028 212 3083. It is located at Venterweg Caledon 7230.
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