Anderson Primêre Skool
Griekwastad, Northern Cape
Public high school
Karrikama Hoërskool
Griekwastad, Northern Cape
Karrikama Hoërskool is a public high school in Griekwastad, 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 600 learners and 20 educators, about 30 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 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 93.4% of its 61 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.4% of the school's 61 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74 | 54 | 73.0% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 57 | 44 | 77.2% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 61 | 57 | 93.4% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 600 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 30 (province average 27) Fewer learners per educator than 32% of 19 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300016401 |
Address and location
| Street address | Voortrekker Street Griekwastad, 8365 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 106 Griekwastad 8365 |
| Town | Griekwastad |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) |
| Municipality | Siyancuma 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 Karrikama Hoërskool
Is Karrikama Hoërskool a public or private school?
Karrikama Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does Karrikama Hoërskool charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Karrikama Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
93.4% of its 61 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 87.8% for Northern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 73.0%, 2024 77.2%.
How many learners are at Karrikama Hoërskool?
600 learners and 20 educators (about 30 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 32% of 19 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Karrikama Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 300016401.
Where is Karrikama Hoërskool?
Voortrekker Street Griekwastad, 8365. It is in Griekwastad, Northern Cape, in the Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) education district. Phone 053 343 0032.
Other schools in Griekwastad
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.