Pampierstad Secondary School

Pampierstad Secondary School is a public high school in Pampierstad, Northern Cape, in the Frances Baard (FB) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 939 learners and 31 educators, about 30.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Northern Cape (724 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 83.9% of its 186 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).

Matric (NSC) results

83.9% of the school's 186 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Northern Cape
2023	216	161	74.5%	75.8%
2024	213	159	74.6%	84.2%
2025	186	156	83.9%	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	3 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	939
Educators (2025)	31
Learners per educator	30.3 (province average 27)
EMIS number	300101600

Address and location

Street address	530 B Block Pampierstad, 8566
Postal address	Private Bag X206 Pampierstad 8566
Town	Pampierstad
Province	Northern Cape
Education district	Frances Baard (FB)
Municipality	Phokwane Local Municipality

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.