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Pescodia Secondary School

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

Welcome to Pescodia Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Null, Kimberley. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.1%.

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

Pescodia Secondary School is a public secondary school in Null, Kimberley. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

867
Learners
29
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Pescodia Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Pescodia Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 95 learners from Pescodia Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 81.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231127062.5%
2024928289.1%
2025957781.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Pescodia Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics66100.0%
Mathematical Literacy867182.6%
Physical Sciences6583.3%
Life Sciences282175.0%
Business Studies211466.7%
Economics201785.0%
Geography604981.7%
History666598.5%
English First Additional Language6262100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

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

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against Pescodia Secondary School's 867; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pescodia Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Pescodia Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Rietvale High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,492 learners against Pescodia Secondary School's 867; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Pescodia Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pescodia Secondary School, 1,478 compared with 867; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.5% against Pescodia Secondary School's 81.1%).
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against Pescodia Secondary School's 867; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pescodia Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Pescodia Secondary School's 867; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pescodia Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Kimberley

Zooming into Kimberley, here are 5 other schools to compare against Pescodia Secondary School.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against Pescodia Secondary School's 867; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pescodia Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Pescodia Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pescodia Secondary School, 1,478 compared with 867; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (80.5% against Pescodia Secondary School's 81.1%).
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against Pescodia Secondary School's 867; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pescodia Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Pescodia Secondary School's 867; is a public primary school, a different phase than Pescodia Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Tetlanyo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pescodia Secondary School, 1,453 compared with 867; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.3% against Pescodia Secondary School's 81.1%.
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
53 Albatross Street, Roodepan, Kimberley, 8309
Postal
Albatros Straat 53 Kimberley 8309
Telephone
053 837 3826
EMIS number
300015404

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pescodia 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 Pescodia Secondary School directly, on 053 837 3826, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pescodia Secondary 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 Pescodia Secondary School the best school in Kimberley?
On the numbers that are published, Pescodia Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.1% is lower than TETLANYO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 89.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kimberley besides Pescodia Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kimberley, including !Xunkhwesa Combined School.
How big are the classes at Pescodia Secondary School?
Pescodia Secondary School reported 867 learners and 29 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 Pescodia Secondary School?
Yes, Pescodia 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 Pescodia Secondary School's matric results like?
Pescodia Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.1%, in 2025. That's up from 62.5% in 2023.
Is Pescodia Secondary School a public or private school?
Pescodia Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pescodia Secondary School?
You can call 053 837 3826. It is located at 53 Albatross Street, Roodepan, Kimberley, 8309.
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