Alpha Primêre Skool
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Public high school
Hoërskool de Aar
De Aar, Northern Cape
Hoërskool de Aar is a public high school in De Aar, 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 463 learners and 27 educators, about 17.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Northern Cape (724 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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, 97.5% of its 80 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.5% of the school's 80 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73 | 64 | 87.7% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 75 | 70 | 93.3% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 80 | 78 | 97.5% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 463 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 17.1 (province average 27) |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300021401 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Jupiter Road de Aar, 7000 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 242 de Aar 7000 |
| Town | De Aar |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) |
| Municipality | Emthanjeni 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.
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