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Sc Kearns Secondary School

Public secondary school · Null, Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)

Sc Kearns Secondary School is a public secondary school in Null, Upington. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.7%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sc Kearns Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Null, Upington, Sc Kearns Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

987
Learners
34
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sc Kearns Secondary 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 Sc Kearns Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sc Kearns Secondary School entered 157 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 84.7% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317111567.3%
202419113972.8%
202515713384.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sc Kearns Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 98.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics14642.9%
Mathematical Literacy17910759.8%
Physical Sciences8225.0%
Life Sciences271866.7%
Accounting141392.9%
Business Studies201890.0%
Economics10880.0%
Geography985657.1%
History13011689.2%
English First Additional Language19319098.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

Here is how Sc Kearns Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district.

  • Westerkim Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Sc Kearns Secondary School's 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sc Kearns Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,526 learners against Sc Kearns Secondary School's 987; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sc Kearns Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Assmang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sc Kearns Secondary School, 1,459 compared with 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sc Kearns Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Die Kuil Intermediate School is a similar size to Sc Kearns Secondary School, with 1,377 learners against 987; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Sc Kearns Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sc Kearns Secondary School, at 1,353 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Sc Kearns Secondary School's 84.7%.

Upington

And within Upington itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Westerkim Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against Sc Kearns Secondary School's 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sc Kearns Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Rosendal Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,526 learners against Sc Kearns Secondary School's 987; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sc Kearns Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Saul Damon Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sc Kearns Secondary School, at 1,353 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Sc Kearns Secondary School's 84.7%.
  • Oranje-Oewer Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Sc Kearns Secondary School, at 1,333 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Sc Kearns Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Vela-Langa Primary School is a similar size to Sc Kearns Secondary School, with 1,247 learners against 987; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sc Kearns Secondary School; and charges no school fees, 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
2 Honeysuckel Road, Louisvale Road, Upington, 8801
Postal
Private Bag X6037 Upington 8800
Telephone
054 339 3570
EMIS number
300043306

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sc Kearns 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 Sc Kearns Secondary School directly, on 054 339 3570, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sc Kearns Secondary 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 Sc Kearns Secondary School the best school in Upington?
On the numbers that are published, Sc Kearns Secondary School's matric pass rate of 84.7% is lower than SAUL DAMON SEKONDÊRE SKOOL's 92.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Upington besides Sc Kearns Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Upington, including Westerkim Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sc Kearns Secondary School?
Sc Kearns Secondary School reported 987 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Sc Kearns Secondary School?
Yes, Sc Kearns 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 Sc Kearns Secondary School's matric results like?
Sc Kearns Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.7%, in 2025. That's up from 67.3% in 2023.
Is Sc Kearns Secondary School a public or private school?
Sc Kearns Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sc Kearns Secondary School?
You can call 054 339 3570. It is located at 2 Honeysuckel Road, Louisvale Road, Upington, 8801.
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