Public combined school · Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Union High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Union High School is a public combined school serving families in and around Graaff-Reinet. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
Union High School entered 54 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.4% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 60 | 98.4% |
| 2024 | 53 | 52 | 98.1% |
| 2025 | 54 | 51 | 94.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Union High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 28 | 23 | 82.1% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 15 | 13 | 86.7% |
| Life Sciences | 38 | 36 | 94.7% |
| Accounting | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 28 | 26 | 92.9% |
| Geography | 21 | 21 | 100.0% |
| History | 20 | 18 | 90.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Union 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 Union High School for its exact current amount.
As a public school, Union High School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.