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Public high school
Maquassi Hills English Secondary School
Maquassi Hills, North West
Maquassi Hills English Secondary School is a public high school in Maquassi Hills, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 009 learners and 29 educators, about 34.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in North West (783 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 88.3% of its 60 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.3% of the school's 60 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 | 31 | 64.6% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 65 | 52 | 80.0% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 60 | 53 | 88.3% | 88.5% |
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 |
| Learners (2025) | 1 009 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 34.8 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 46% of 13 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600105442 |
Address and location
| Town | Maquassi Hills |
|---|---|
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
| Municipality | Maquassi Hills Local Municipality |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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 Maquassi Hills English Secondary School
Is Maquassi Hills English Secondary School a public or private school?
Maquassi Hills English Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Maquassi Hills English Secondary School charge school fees?
Contact the school for its current fees.
What is Maquassi Hills English Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.3% of its 60 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 64.6%, 2024 80.0%.
How many learners are at Maquassi Hills English Secondary School?
1 009 learners and 29 educators (about 34.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 46% of 13 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Maquassi Hills English Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 600105442.
Where is Maquassi Hills English Secondary School?
It is in Maquassi Hills, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Other schools in Maquassi Hills
Maquassi Hills Primary School
Maquassi Hills, North West
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.