Riebeek College Girls High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Riebeek College Girls High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Jansensdal, Kariega. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

747

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Riebeek College Girls High 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 Riebeek College Girls High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Riebeek College Girls High School entered 86 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	106	100	94.3%
2024	86	84	97.7%
2025	86	86	100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Riebeek College Girls High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	37	34	91.9%
Mathematical Literacy	49	49	100.0%
Physical Sciences	19	16	84.2%
Life Sciences	61	57	93.4%
Accounting	9	9	100.0%
Business Studies	54	52	96.3%
History	57	57	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeek College Girls High School, 2,290 compared with 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.6% against Riebeek College Girls High School's 100%.
Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeek College Girls High School, 1,736 compared with 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Riebeek College Girls High School's 100%.
Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeek College Girls High School, 1,668 compared with 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Riebeek College Girls High School's 100%.
Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeek College Girls High School, 1,655 compared with 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Riebeek College Girls High School's 100%.
Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeek College Girls High School, 1,606 compared with 747; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riebeek College Girls High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

Uitenhage Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeek College Girls High School, 1,338 compared with 747; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riebeek College Girls High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Riebeek College Girls High School's 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.4% against Riebeek College Girls High School's 100%.
Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeek College Girls High School, 1,249 compared with 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Riebeek College Girls High School's 100%.
Gamble Street Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeek College Girls High School, 1,233 compared with 747; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.1% against Riebeek College Girls High School's 100%.
Noninzi Luzipho Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Riebeek College Girls High School, 1,215 compared with 747; is a public primary school, a different phase than Riebeek College Girls High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Riebeek College Girls High School for 2027

Riebeek College Girls High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: North Street, Janssensdal, Kariega, 6229
Postal: P O Box 361, Uitenhage, 6230
Telephone: 041 992 2442
EMIS number: 200100650

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Riebeek College Girls 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 Riebeek College Girls High School directly, on 041 992 2442, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Riebeek College Girls 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 Riebeek College Girls High School the best school in Kariega?

On the numbers that are published, Riebeek College Girls High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SOLOMON MAHLANGU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.8%.

How many other schools are there in Kariega besides Riebeek College Girls High School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.

How big are the classes at Riebeek College Girls High School?

Riebeek College Girls High School reported 747 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Riebeek College Girls High School?

Yes, Riebeek College Girls 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 Riebeek College Girls High School's matric results like?

Riebeek College Girls High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 94.3% in 2023.

Is Riebeek College Girls High School a public or private school?

Riebeek College Girls High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Riebeek College Girls High School?

You can call 041 992 2442. It is located at North Street, Janssensdal, Kariega, 6229.