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Steelcrest High School

Public secondary school · Kanonkop, Middelburg, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Steelcrest High School is a public secondary school based in Kanonkop, Middelburg. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.7% pass rate.

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

In Kanonkop, Middelburg, Steelcrest High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

939
Learners
50
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Steelcrest High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Steelcrest 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 152 learners from Steelcrest High School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.7% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315114495.4%
202413513398.5%
202515214796.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics453986.7%
Mathematical Literacy9090100.0%
Physical Sciences211466.7%
Life Sciences343397.1%
Accounting272696.3%
Business Studies998787.9%
Geography414097.6%
History3636100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Steelcrest High School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Steelcrest High School's 939; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steelcrest High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Steelcrest High School, 1,908 compared with 939; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against Steelcrest High School's 96.7%).
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Steelcrest High School's 939; is a public combined school, a different phase than Steelcrest High School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Steelcrest High School's 96.7%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Steelcrest High School's 939; is a public combined school, a different phase than Steelcrest High School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against Steelcrest High School's 96.7%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Steelcrest High School, 1,857 compared with 939; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steelcrest High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Middelburg

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

  • Middelburg Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Steelcrest High School's 939; is a public combined school, a different phase than Steelcrest High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.6% against Steelcrest High School's 96.7%.
  • Batlagae Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,630 learners against Steelcrest High School's 939; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steelcrest High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,603 learners against Steelcrest High School's 939; is a public combined school, a different phase than Steelcrest High School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95% against Steelcrest High School's 96.7%).
  • Phumelela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Steelcrest High School, 1,529 compared with 939; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.7% against Steelcrest High School's 96.7%).
  • Thushanang Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Steelcrest High School, 1,514 compared with 939; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steelcrest 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
2 Springbok Ave, Kanonkop, Middelburg, 1050
Postal
Po Box 15 Middelburg Middelburg 1050
Telephone
013 282 7410
Website
steelcresthigh.co.za
EMIS number
800022434

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Steelcrest 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 Steelcrest High School directly, on 013 282 7410, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Steelcrest 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 Steelcrest High School the best school in Middelburg?
On the numbers that are published, Steelcrest High School's 96.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of PHUMELELA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96.7%.
How many other schools are there in Middelburg besides Steelcrest High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at Steelcrest High School?
Steelcrest High School reported 939 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Steelcrest High School?
Yes, Steelcrest 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 Steelcrest High School's matric results like?
Steelcrest High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 95.4% since 2023.
Is Steelcrest High School a public or private school?
Steelcrest High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Steelcrest High School?
You can call 013 282 7410. It is located at 2 Springbok Ave, Kanonkop, Middelburg, 1050.
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