St Colmcille Public Secondary School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 575 m
79.1% matric 2025Public combined school
Kirkwood High School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape
Kirkwood High School is a public combined school in Kirkwood, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 431 learners and 25 educators, about 17.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 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, all 39 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 39 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 41 | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 34 | 32 | 94.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 39 | 39 | 100.0% | 84.2% |
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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 431 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 17.2 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 22 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100390 |
| Exam centre number | 4351024 |
Address and location
| Street address | Whytesweg,kirkwood,6120 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 114, Kirkwood, 6120 |
| Town | Kirkwood |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Sarah Baartman |
| Municipality | Sundays River Valley Local Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern 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 Kirkwood High School
Is Kirkwood High School a public or private school?
Kirkwood High School is a public combined school.
Does Kirkwood High School 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 4 school.
What is Kirkwood High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 39 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 94.1%.
How many learners are at Kirkwood High School?
431 learners and 25 educators (about 17.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 22 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Kirkwood High School?
Its EMIS number is 200100390. Its exam centre number is 4351024.
Where is Kirkwood High School?
Whytesweg,kirkwood,6120. It is in Kirkwood, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. Phone 042 230 0339.
Schools near Kirkwood High School
Rietberg Primary School
Sonop Street, Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 1.0 km
Bontrug Senior Primary School
Kirkwood, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Glentana Junior Primary School
Moses Mabida Location, Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
91.3% matric 2025Bongolethu Junior Primary School
Moses Mabida Location, Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
St Reginalds Primary School
Wesbank, Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 5.4 km
Malmaison Primary School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 6.8 km
Mistkraal RC Primary School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 6.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.