Public secondary school, agricultural specialisation · Lusikisiki, Palmerton, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Palmerton High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Lusikisiki, Palmerton, Palmerton High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
In 2025, 316 matric candidates from Palmerton High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 226 | 187 | 82.7% |
| 2024 | 196 | 189 | 96.4% |
| 2025 | 316 | 270 | 85.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Palmerton High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.5%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 45 | 35 | 77.8% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 151 | 141 | 93.4% |
| Physical Sciences | 45 | 35 | 77.8% |
| Life Sciences | 141 | 127 | 90.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 141 | 131 | 92.9% |
| Business Studies | 55 | 53 | 96.4% |
| Geography | 135 | 127 | 94.1% |
| History | 96 | 95 | 99.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 196 | 195 | 99.5% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Palmerton High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Because Palmerton High School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.