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William Pescod Secondary School

Public secondary school · Null, Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

In Null, Kimberley, William Pescod Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 87.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about William Pescod Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

William Pescod Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Null, Kimberley. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,174
Learners
42
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, William Pescod Secondary 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 William Pescod Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 161 learners from William Pescod Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.6% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316812172.0%
202418112166.9%
202516114187.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

William Pescod Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics41819.5%
Mathematical Literacy1409366.4%
Physical Sciences361233.3%
Life Sciences704260.0%
Accounting11654.5%
Business Studies1066359.4%
Economics512447.1%
Geography1179076.9%
History494693.9%
English First Additional Language2727100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

Here is how William Pescod Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Frances Baard (FB) district.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against William Pescod Secondary School's 1,174; is a public combined school, a different phase than William Pescod Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against William Pescod Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Rietvale High School sits in roughly the same size range as William Pescod Secondary School, at 1,492 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against William Pescod Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as William Pescod Secondary School, at 1,478 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against William Pescod Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is a similar size to William Pescod Secondary School, with 1,464 learners against 1,174; is a public primary school, a different phase than William Pescod Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is a similar size to William Pescod Secondary School, with 1,454 learners against 1,174; is a public primary school, a different phase than William Pescod Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Kimberley

Zooming into Kimberley, here are 5 other schools to compare against William Pescod Secondary School.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against William Pescod Secondary School's 1,174; is a public combined school, a different phase than William Pescod Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against William Pescod Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as William Pescod Secondary School, at 1,478 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against William Pescod Secondary School's 87.6%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is a similar size to William Pescod Secondary School, with 1,464 learners against 1,174; is a public primary school, a different phase than William Pescod Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is a similar size to William Pescod Secondary School, with 1,454 learners against 1,174; is a public primary school, a different phase than William Pescod Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Tetlanyo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as William Pescod Secondary School, at 1,453 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (89.3% against William Pescod Secondary School's 87.6%).
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Church Street, Utillity, Kimberley, 8301
Postal
Po Box 1065 Kimberley 8300
Telephone
053 832 3362
EMIS number
300014403

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at William Pescod Secondary 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 William Pescod Secondary School directly, on 053 832 3362, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to William Pescod Secondary 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 William Pescod Secondary School the best school in Kimberley?
On the numbers that are published, William Pescod Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.6% is lower than TETLANYO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 89.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kimberley besides William Pescod Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kimberley, including !Xunkhwesa Combined School.
How big are the classes at William Pescod Secondary School?
William Pescod Secondary School reported 1,174 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 William Pescod Secondary School?
Yes, William Pescod Secondary 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 William Pescod Secondary School's matric results like?
William Pescod Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.6%, in 2025. That's up from 72% in 2023.
Is William Pescod Secondary School a public or private school?
William Pescod Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact William Pescod Secondary School?
You can call 053 832 3362. It is located at Church Street, Utillity, Kimberley, 8301.
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