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Stutterheim High School

Public secondary school · Stutterheim, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Stutterheim High School, a public secondary school serving Stutterheim. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.1% pass rate.

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

790
Learners
41
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, Stutterheim 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 Stutterheim High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Stutterheim High School entered 70 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20234848100.0%
2024535298.1%
2025706897.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Stutterheim High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1313100.0%
Mathematical Literacy4040100.0%
Physical Sciences10990.0%
Life Sciences1717100.0%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies1919100.0%
Geography2222100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Stutterheim High School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Stutterheim High School, 1,224 compared with 790; is a public combined school, a different phase than Stutterheim High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.8% against Stutterheim High School's 97.1%.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Stutterheim High School, 1,170 compared with 790; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.8% against Stutterheim High School's 97.1%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School sits in roughly the same size range as Stutterheim High School, at 1,020 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.1% against Stutterheim High School's 97.1%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is a similar size to Stutterheim High School, with 1,001 learners against 790; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Stutterheim High School's 97.1%.
  • Sinethemba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Stutterheim High School, at 933 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Stutterheim High School's 97.1%.

Stutterheim

Zooming into Stutterheim, here are 5 other schools to compare against Stutterheim High School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Stutterheim High School, 1,224 compared with 790; is a public combined school, a different phase than Stutterheim High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.8% against Stutterheim High School's 97.1%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is a similar size to Stutterheim High School, with 1,001 learners against 790; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Stutterheim High School's 97.1%.
  • Sinethemba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Stutterheim High School, at 933 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Stutterheim High School's 97.1%.
  • Mlungisi Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Stutterheim High School, at 568 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stutterheim High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Amatolaville Junior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Stutterheim High School, 545 compared with 790; is a public combined school, a different phase than Stutterheim High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Stutterheim High School for 2027

Stutterheim 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
Mountain View Road, Stutterheim, 4930
Postal
Private Bag X1, Stutterheim, 4930
Telephone
043 683 1144
Website
stutthigh.co.za
Email
shsadmin@stutthigh.co.za
EMIS number
200200824

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stutterheim 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 Stutterheim High School directly, on 043 683 1144, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stutterheim 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 Stutterheim High School the best school in Stutterheim?
On the numbers that are published, Stutterheim High School's 97.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of KUBUSIE COMBINED SCHOOL at 94.8%.
How many other schools are there in Stutterheim besides Stutterheim High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Stutterheim, including Kubusie Combined School.
How big are the classes at Stutterheim High School?
Stutterheim High School reported 790 learners and 41 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 Stutterheim High School?
Yes, Stutterheim 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 Stutterheim High School's matric results like?
Stutterheim High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Stutterheim High School a public or private school?
Stutterheim High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Stutterheim High School?
You can call 043 683 1144. It is located at Mountain View Road, Stutterheim, 4930.
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