Alheit (NGK) Primêre Skool
Kakamas, Northern Cape
Public high school
Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen
Kakamas, Northern Cape
Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen is a public high school in Kakamas, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a agricultural specialisation. In 2025 it had 262 learners and 15 educators, about 17.5 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, all 42 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 42 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 39 | 100.0% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 51 | 51 | 100.0% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 42 | 42 | 100.0% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Agricultural |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 262 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 17.5 (province average 27) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 22 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300043403 |
Address and location
| Street address | 37 Voortrekker Street Kakamas, 8870 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 183 Kakamas 8870 |
| Town | Kakamas |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) |
| Municipality | Kai !garib 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.
Questions about Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen
Is Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen a public or private school?
Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen is a public high school.
Does Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 42 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 87.8% for Northern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen?
262 learners and 15 educators (about 17.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 22 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen?
Its EMIS number is 300043403.
Where is Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen?
37 Voortrekker Street Kakamas, 8870. It is in Kakamas, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. Phone 054 431 0885.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.