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Paballelo High School

Public secondary school · Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Paballelo High School, a public secondary school serving Upington. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.7%.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Paballelo High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Paballelo High School is a public secondary school in Upington. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

1,195
Learners
38
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Paballelo High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 158 matric candidates from Paballelo High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316311168.1%
202414112588.7%
202515813786.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13538.5%
Mathematical Literacy12910279.1%
Physical Sciences11545.5%
Life Sciences352365.7%
Accounting242291.7%
Business Studies362672.2%
Geography7878100.0%
History12111695.9%
English First Additional Language142142100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

5 other schools in Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district, for comparison against Paballelo High School.

  • Westerkim Primary School is a similar size to Paballelo High School, with 1,570 learners against 1,195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paballelo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Paballelo High School, at 1,526 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Paballelo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School is a similar size to Paballelo High School, with 1,459 learners against 1,195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paballelo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Paballelo High School, at 1,377 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Paballelo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School is a similar size to Paballelo High School, with 1,353 learners against 1,195; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Paballelo High School's 86.7%.

Upington

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

  • Westerkim Primary School is a similar size to Paballelo High School, with 1,570 learners against 1,195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paballelo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Paballelo High School, at 1,526 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Paballelo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School is a similar size to Paballelo High School, with 1,353 learners against 1,195; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Paballelo High School's 86.7%.
  • Oranje-Oewer Intermediate School is a similar size to Paballelo High School, with 1,333 learners against 1,195; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Paballelo High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Vela-Langa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Paballelo High School, at 1,247 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Paballelo High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
370 Gudula Street, Paballelo, Upington, 8801
Postal
Po Box 2873 Upington 8800
Telephone
054 332 2121
EMIS number
300042402

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Paballelo 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 Paballelo High School directly, on 054 332 2121, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Paballelo 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 Paballelo High School the best school in Upington?
On the numbers that are published, Paballelo High School's matric pass rate of 86.7% is lower than SAUL DAMON SEKONDÊRE SKOOL's 92.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Upington besides Paballelo High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Upington, including Westerkim Primary School.
How big are the classes at Paballelo High School?
Paballelo High School reported 1,195 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Paballelo High School?
No. Paballelo High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Paballelo High School's matric results like?
Paballelo High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.7%, in 2025. That's up from 68.1% in 2023.
Is Paballelo High School a public or private school?
Paballelo High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Paballelo High School?
You can call 054 332 2121. It is located at 370 Gudula Street, Paballelo, Upington, 8801.
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