Public combined school · Tarkastad, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Tarkastad High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Tarkastad High School is a public combined school in Tarkastad. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
Tarkastad High School entered 51 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.2% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 26 | 81.3% |
| 2024 | 40 | 38 | 95.0% |
| 2025 | 51 | 46 | 90.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Tarkastad High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 35 | 33 | 94.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 15 | 14 | 93.3% |
| Business Studies | 36 | 24 | 66.7% |
| History | 40 | 39 | 97.5% |
| English First Additional Language | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Tarkastad 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 Tarkastad High School for its exact current amount.
Tarkastad 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.