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Pampierstad Secondary School

Public secondary school · Pampierstad, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

Pampierstad Secondary School is a public secondary school in Pampierstad. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 83.9%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Pampierstad Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Pampierstad, Pampierstad Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

939
Learners
31
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Pampierstad Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Pampierstad Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 186 matric candidates from Pampierstad Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 83.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321616174.5%
202421315974.6%
202518615683.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Pampierstad Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics432967.4%
Mathematical Literacy17013780.6%
Physical Sciences412868.3%
Life Sciences1097165.1%
Agricultural Sciences332472.7%
Accounting261765.4%
Business Studies634266.7%
Economics543055.6%
Geography12410080.6%
History1119989.2%
English First Additional Language214214100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

Here is how Pampierstad Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Frances Baard (FB) district.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Pampierstad Secondary School, 2,030 compared with 939; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pampierstad Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Pampierstad Secondary School's 83.9%.
  • Rietvale High School teaches considerably more learners than Pampierstad Secondary School, 1,492 compared with 939; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Pampierstad Secondary School's 83.9%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,478 learners against Pampierstad Secondary School's 939; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Pampierstad Secondary School's 83.9%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pampierstad Secondary School, 1,464 compared with 939; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pampierstad Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Pampierstad Secondary School, 1,454 compared with 939; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pampierstad Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Pampierstad

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

  • Pabalelo Primary School is a similar size to Pampierstad Secondary School, with 927 learners against 939; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pampierstad Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Reitlamile Intermediate School is a similar size to Pampierstad Secondary School, with 906 learners against 939; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pampierstad Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Kgomotso Secondary School is a similar size to Pampierstad Secondary School, with 891 learners against 939; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.1% against Pampierstad Secondary School's 83.9%.
  • Bontleng Primary School is a similar size to Pampierstad Secondary School, with 879 learners against 939; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pampierstad Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Kgono Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Pampierstad Secondary School, at 809 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pampierstad Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
530 B Block Pampierstad, 8566
Postal
Private Bag X206 Pampierstad 8566
Telephone
053 996 1076
EMIS number
300101600

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pampierstad Secondary 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 Pampierstad Secondary School directly, on 053 996 1076, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pampierstad Secondary 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 Pampierstad Secondary School the best school in Pampierstad?
On the numbers that are published, Pampierstad Secondary School's 83.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KGOMOTSO SECONDARY SCHOOL at 80.1%.
How many other schools are there in Pampierstad besides Pampierstad Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Pampierstad, including Pabalelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Pampierstad Secondary School?
Pampierstad Secondary School reported 939 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Pampierstad Secondary School?
Yes, Pampierstad Secondary 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 Pampierstad Secondary School's matric results like?
Pampierstad Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.9%, in 2025. That's up from 74.5% in 2023.
Is Pampierstad Secondary School a public or private school?
Pampierstad Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pampierstad Secondary School?
You can call 053 996 1076. It is located at 530 B Block Pampierstad, 8566.
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