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Strelitzia High School

Public secondary school · Fairbridge Heights, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Strelitzia High School is a public secondary school in Fairbridge Heights, Kariega. Its last matric group achieved a 96.3% pass rate.

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

Located in Fairbridge Heights, Kariega, Strelitzia High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

762
Learners
37
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Strelitzia 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 Strelitzia High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Strelitzia High School entered 164 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202314914094.0%
202416715794.0%
202516415896.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Strelitzia High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics393179.5%
Mathematical Literacy12812698.4%
Physical Sciences251768.0%
Life Sciences1019291.1%
Accounting1717100.0%
Business Studies11310290.3%
Economics231878.3%
History757296.0%
English First Additional Language1111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Strelitzia High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Strelitzia High School's 762; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.6% against Strelitzia High School's 96.3%).
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Strelitzia High School's 762; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Strelitzia High School's 96.3%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Strelitzia High School's 762; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Strelitzia High School's 96.3%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Strelitzia High School's 762; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Strelitzia High School's 96.3%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Strelitzia High School's 762; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strelitzia High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Uitenhage Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,338 learners against Strelitzia High School's 762; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strelitzia High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Strelitzia High School, 1,275 compared with 762; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.4% against Strelitzia High School's 96.3%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,249 learners against Strelitzia High School's 762; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Strelitzia High School's 96.3%.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,233 learners against Strelitzia High School's 762; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.1% against Strelitzia High School's 96.3%.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Strelitzia High School's 762; is a public primary school, a different phase than Strelitzia High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Strelitzia High School for 2027

Because Strelitzia High School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Daniel Pienaar Street, Fairbridge Heights, Kariega, 6229
Postal
Private Bag 42, Uitenhage, 6230
Telephone
041 991 1000
EMIS number
200100750

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Strelitzia 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 Strelitzia High School directly, on 041 991 1000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Strelitzia 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 Strelitzia High School the best school in Kariega?
On the numbers that are published, Strelitzia High School's 96.3% 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 Strelitzia High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Strelitzia High School?
Strelitzia High School reported 762 learners and 37 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 Strelitzia High School?
Yes, Strelitzia 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 Strelitzia High School's matric results like?
Strelitzia High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94% since 2023.
Is Strelitzia High School a public or private school?
Strelitzia High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Strelitzia High School?
You can call 041 991 1000. It is located at Daniel Pienaar Street, Fairbridge Heights, Kariega, 6229.
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