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Port Nolloth High School

Public secondary school · Port Nolloth, Northern Cape · Namakwa (NMK) district (Unknown circuit)

Port Nolloth High School is a public secondary school based in Port Nolloth. Its last matric group achieved a 93% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Port Nolloth High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Port Nolloth, Port Nolloth High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

304
Learners
12
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Port Nolloth High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Port Nolloth High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 43 learners from Port Nolloth High School who wrote matric in 2025, 93% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023413380.5%
2024333090.9%
2025434093.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Port Nolloth High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6583.3%
Mathematical Literacy2727100.0%
Physical Sciences5480.0%
Life Sciences4250.0%
Business Studies281967.9%
Geography2222100.0%
History2121100.0%
English First Additional Language3333100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

5 other schools in Namakwa (NMK) district, for comparison against Port Nolloth High School.

  • Hantam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Port Nolloth High School's 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Nolloth High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Port Nolloth High School, 1,102 compared with 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Nolloth High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 865 learners against Port Nolloth High School's 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Nolloth High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Port Nolloth High School, 725 compared with 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Nolloth High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Port Nolloth High School, 690 compared with 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Nolloth High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Port Nolloth

And within Port Nolloth itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Port Nolloth Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 506 learners against Port Nolloth High School's 304; is a public primary school, a different phase than Port Nolloth High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Port Nolloth (Rk) Intermediate School is a similar size to Port Nolloth High School, with 274 learners against 304; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Port Nolloth High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
51 First Street, Port Nolloth, Portnolloth, 8280
Postal
Po Box 43 Port Nolloth 8280
Telephone
027 851 7186
EMIS number
300032308

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Port Nolloth 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 Port Nolloth High School directly, on 027 851 7186, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Port Nolloth High 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 Port Nolloth High School the best school in Port Nolloth?
Port Nolloth High School's most recent matric pass rate was 93%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Port Nolloth besides Port Nolloth High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Port Nolloth, including Port Nolloth Laerskool.
How big are the classes at Port Nolloth High School?
Port Nolloth High School reported 304 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Port Nolloth High School?
Yes, Port Nolloth High 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 Port Nolloth High School's matric results like?
Port Nolloth High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93%, in 2025. That's up from 80.5% in 2023.
Is Port Nolloth High School a public or private school?
Port Nolloth High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Port Nolloth High School?
You can call 027 851 7186. It is located at 51 First Street, Port Nolloth, Portnolloth, 8280.
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