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Templeton High School

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

Templeton High School is a public secondary school in Bedford. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 78%.

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

Located in Bedford, Templeton High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

619
Learners
24
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Templeton High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Templeton High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Templeton High School entered 50 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023584679.3%
2024594881.4%
2025503978.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Templeton High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3266.7%
Mathematical Literacy564783.9%
Physical Sciences33100.0%
Life Sciences33100.0%
Accounting9666.7%
Business Studies563460.7%
History503774.0%
English First Additional Language2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

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

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Templeton High School's 619; is a public combined school, a different phase than Templeton High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Templeton High School's 78%.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Templeton High School's 619; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Templeton High School's 78%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Templeton High School's 619; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against Templeton High School's 78%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Templeton High School's 619; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Templeton High School's 78%.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Templeton High School, 933 compared with 619; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Templeton High School's 78%.

Bedford

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

  • Lonwabo Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Templeton High School, at 576 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.2% against Templeton High School's 78%.
  • Bedford Junior Secondary School is a similar size to Templeton High School, with 537 learners against 619; is a public combined school, a different phase than Templeton High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nonyameko Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 423 learners against Templeton High School's 619; is a public primary school, a different phase than Templeton High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ntlama Senior Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 254 learners against Templeton High School's 619; is a public primary school, a different phase than Templeton High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bedford Country School is noticeably smaller, with 68 learners against Templeton High School's 619, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Templeton High School for 2027

Templeton 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
New Castle Street, Bedford, 5780
Postal
P O Box 53, Bedford, 5780
Telephone
046 685 0151
EMIS number
200100771

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Templeton 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 Templeton High School directly, on 046 685 0151, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Templeton 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 Templeton High School the best school in Bedford?
On the numbers that are published, Templeton High School's matric pass rate of 78% is lower than LONWABO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bedford besides Templeton High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Bedford, including Lonwabo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Templeton High School?
Templeton High School reported 619 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Templeton High School?
Yes, Templeton 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 Templeton High School's matric results like?
Templeton High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 79.3% since 2023.
Is Templeton High School a public or private school?
Templeton High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Templeton High School?
You can call 046 685 0151. It is located at New Castle Street, Bedford, 5780.
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