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Protea High School

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

Protea High School is a public secondary school based in Nieuwoudtville. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.3% pass rate.

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

In Nieuwoudtville, Protea High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

181
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Protea High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Protea 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 23 learners from Protea High School who wrote matric in 2025, 91.3% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023191684.2%
2024171482.4%
2025232191.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Protea High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics33100.0%
Mathematical Literacy1414100.0%
Life Sciences8562.5%
Business Studies171270.6%
Geography171482.4%
History99100.0%
English First Additional Language1717100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Namakwa (NMK) district with Protea High School.

  • Hantam Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Protea High School's 181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea High School, 1,102 compared with 181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 865 learners against Protea High School's 181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea High School, 725 compared with 181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea High School, 690 compared with 181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Nieuwoudtville

And within Nieuwoudtville itself, 1 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Protea Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 366 learners against Protea High School's 181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Protea High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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
H/V Wyland And Nassay Street Nieuwoudtville, 8180
Postal
Po Box 86 Nieuwoudtville 8180
Telephone
027 218 1329
EMIS number
300033313

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Protea 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 Protea High School directly, on 027 218 1329, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Protea 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 Protea High School the best school in Nieuwoudtville?
Protea High School's most recent matric pass rate was 91.3%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Nieuwoudtville besides Protea High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Nieuwoudtville, including Protea Laerskool.
How big are the classes at Protea High School?
Protea High School reported 181 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Protea High School?
Yes, Protea 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 Protea High School's matric results like?
Protea High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.3%, in 2025. That's up from 84.2% in 2023.
Is Protea High School a public or private school?
Protea High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Protea High School?
You can call 027 218 1329. It is located at H/V Wyland And Nassay Street Nieuwoudtville, 8180.
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