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Steinkopf Secondary School

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

Welcome to Steinkopf Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Steinkopf. Its last matric group achieved a 93.1% pass rate.

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Steinkopf Secondary School is a public secondary school in Steinkopf. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

462
Learners
17
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Steinkopf Secondary 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 Steinkopf Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 58 matric candidates from Steinkopf Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 93.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023645484.4%
2024584069.0%
2025585493.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Steinkopf Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12650.0%
Mathematical Literacy464393.5%
Physical Sciences6466.7%
Life Sciences462145.7%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies432251.2%
Geography524484.6%
English First Additional Language5858100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

5 other schools in Namakwa (NMK) district, for comparison against Steinkopf Secondary School.

  • Hantam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Steinkopf Secondary School, 1,454 compared with 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steinkopf Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against Steinkopf Secondary School's 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steinkopf Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Steinkopf Secondary School, 865 compared with 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steinkopf Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 725 learners against Steinkopf Secondary School's 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steinkopf Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 690 learners against Steinkopf Secondary School's 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steinkopf Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Steinkopf

Zooming into Steinkopf, here are 2 other schools to compare against Steinkopf Secondary School.

  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Steinkopf Secondary School, 865 compared with 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steinkopf Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goodhouse NGK Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 17 learners against Steinkopf Secondary School's 462; is a public primary school, a different phase than Steinkopf Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
162 Brecher Road Steinkopf, 8244
Postal
Po Box 116 Steinkopf 8244
Telephone
027 721 8155
EMIS number
300031403

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Steinkopf 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 Steinkopf Secondary School directly, on 027 721 8155, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Steinkopf Secondary 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 Steinkopf Secondary School the best school in Steinkopf?
Steinkopf Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 93.1%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Steinkopf besides Steinkopf Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Steinkopf, including Ferdinand Brecher Primary.
How big are the classes at Steinkopf Secondary School?
Steinkopf Secondary School reported 462 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Steinkopf Secondary School?
Yes, Steinkopf 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 Steinkopf Secondary School's matric results like?
Steinkopf Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. That's up from 84.4% in 2023.
Is Steinkopf Secondary School a public or private school?
Steinkopf Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Steinkopf Secondary School?
You can call 027 721 8155. It is located at 162 Brecher Road Steinkopf, 8244.
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