Petrusville Primêre Skool
Petrusville, Northern Cape
Public high school
Petrusville High School
Petrusville, Northern Cape
Petrusville High School is a public high school in Petrusville, 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 634 learners and 22 educators, about 28.8 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 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 86.2% of its 58 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.2% of the school's 58 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 70 | 75.3% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 74 | 71 | 95.9% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 58 | 50 | 86.2% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 634 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 28.8 (province average 27) Fewer learners per educator than 31% of 26 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300021402 |
Address and location
| Street address | School Street Petrusville, 8770 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 71 Petrusville 8770 |
| Town | Petrusville |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) |
| Municipality | Renosterberg Local Municpality |
| 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 Petrusville High School
Is Petrusville High School a public or private school?
Petrusville High School is a public high school.
Does Petrusville High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Petrusville High School's matric pass rate?
86.2% of its 58 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 87.8% for Northern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.3%, 2024 95.9%.
How many learners are at Petrusville High School?
634 learners and 22 educators (about 28.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 31% of 26 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Petrusville High School?
Its EMIS number is 300021402.
Where is Petrusville High School?
School Street Petrusville, 8770. It is in Petrusville, Northern Cape, in the Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) education district. Phone 053 663 0237.
Other schools in Petrusville
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Petrusville, Northern Cape
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.