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Tarkastad High School

Public secondary school · Tarkastad, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Tarkastad High School, a public secondary school serving Tarkastad. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.2%.

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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 secondary school in Tarkastad. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

548
Learners
24
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, 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023322681.3%
2024403895.0%
2025514690.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Tarkastad High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics55100.0%
Mathematical Literacy353394.3%
Physical Sciences44100.0%
Life Sciences151493.3%
Business Studies362466.7%
History403997.5%
English First Additional Language11100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Tarkastad High School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Tarkastad High School's 548; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Tarkastad High School's 90.2%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Tarkastad High School's 548; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Tarkastad High School's 90.2%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Tarkastad High School's 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tarkastad High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Tarkastad High School's 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tarkastad High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Tarkastad High School, 1,267 compared with 548; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.9% against Tarkastad High School's 90.2%).

Tarkastad

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

  • Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Tarkastad High School, at 575 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Tarkastad High School's 90.2%.
  • Nobubele Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Tarkastad High School, at 408 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tarkastad High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tarkastad Primary School is a similar size to Tarkastad High School, with 389 learners against 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tarkastad High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nkosiyakhe Senior Primary School teaches fewer learners than Tarkastad High School, 268 compared with 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tarkastad High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Waayplaatz Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 84 learners against Tarkastad High School's 548; is a public primary school, a different phase than Tarkastad High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Tarkastad High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Bruton Street, Tarkastad, Tarkastad, 5370
Postal
P O Box 13, Tarkastad, Tarkastad, 5370
Telephone
045 846 0173
EMIS number
200600819

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tarkastad 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 Tarkastad High School directly, on 045 846 0173, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tarkastad 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 Tarkastad High School the best school in Tarkastad?
On the numbers that are published, Tarkastad High School's matric pass rate of 90.2% is lower than RAYMOND MHLABA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Tarkastad besides Tarkastad High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 5 other schools in and around Tarkastad, including Raymond Mhlaba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tarkastad High School?
Tarkastad High School reported 548 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Tarkastad High School?
Yes, Tarkastad 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 Tarkastad High School's matric results like?
Tarkastad High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.2%, in 2025. That's up from 81.3% in 2023.
Is Tarkastad High School a public or private school?
Tarkastad High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tarkastad High School?
You can call 045 846 0173. It is located at 1 Bruton Street, Tarkastad, Tarkastad, 5370.
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