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Phillipstown High School

Public secondary school · Phillipstown, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

In Phillipstown, Phillipstown High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 72%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Phillipstown High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Phillipstown High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Phillipstown. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

265
Learners
10
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phillipstown 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, 25 matric candidates from Phillipstown High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 72% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023211676.2%
2024181372.2%
2025251872.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phillipstown High School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy181794.4%
Life Sciences18950.0%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Economics181372.2%
English First Additional Language1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district with Phillipstown High School.

  • Bongani Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,332 learners against Phillipstown High School's 265; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phillipstown High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,214 learners against Phillipstown High School's 265; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phillipstown High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,189 learners against Phillipstown High School's 265; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Phillipstown High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against Phillipstown High School's 265; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phillipstown High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,103 learners against Phillipstown High School's 265, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Phillipstown High School.

Phillipstown

Zooming into Phillipstown, here are 2 other schools to compare against Phillipstown High School.

  • Philipvale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 557 learners against Phillipstown High School's 265; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phillipstown High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Philipstown Primary School teaches fewer learners than Phillipstown High School, 126 compared with 265; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phillipstown High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
58 Short Street, Philipstown, Phillipstown, 8795
Postal
Po Box 77 Phillipstown 8795
Telephone
053 631 2067
EMIS number
300021208

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phillipstown 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 Phillipstown High School directly, on 053 631 2067, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phillipstown 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 Phillipstown High School the best school in Phillipstown?
Phillipstown High School's most recent matric pass rate was 72%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Phillipstown besides Phillipstown High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Phillipstown, including Philipvale Primary School.
How big are the classes at Phillipstown High School?
Phillipstown High School reported 265 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Phillipstown High School?
No. Phillipstown High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phillipstown High School's matric results like?
Phillipstown High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72%, in 2025. That's down from 76.2% in 2023.
Is Phillipstown High School a public or private school?
Phillipstown High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phillipstown High School?
You can call 053 631 2067. It is located at 58 Short Street, Philipstown, Phillipstown, 8795.
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