Carnarvon Primary School
Carnarvon, Northern Cape
Public high school
Carnarvon High School
Carnarvon, Northern Cape
Carnarvon High School is a public high school in Carnarvon, Northern Cape, in the Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 695 learners and 23 educators, about 30.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Northern Cape (724 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 79.5% of its 73 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
79.5% of the school's 73 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 44 | 78.6% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 57 | 49 | 86.0% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 73 | 58 | 79.5% | 87.8% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 695 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 30.2 (province average 27) |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300024302 |
Address and location
| Street address | Zahn Street Carnarvon, 8925 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 20 Carnarvon 8925 |
| Town | Carnarvon |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) |
| Municipality | Kareeberg Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Other schools in Carnarvon
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.