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Sc Kearns Secondary School
Upington, Northern Cape
Sc Kearns Secondary School is a public high school in Upington, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 987 learners and 34 educators, about 29 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Northern Cape (724 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, 84.7% of its 157 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.7% of the school's 157 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 171 | 115 | 67.3% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 191 | 139 | 72.8% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 157 | 133 | 84.7% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 987 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 29 (province average 27) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 25 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 300043306 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2 Honeysuckel Road, Louisvale Road, Upington, 8801 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X6037 Upington 8800 |
| Town | Upington |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) |
| Municipality | Dawid Kruiper Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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 Sc Kearns Secondary School
Is Sc Kearns Secondary School a public or private school?
Sc Kearns Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sc Kearns Secondary 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 Sc Kearns Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.7% of its 157 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 87.8% for Northern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 67.3%, 2024 72.8%.
How many learners are at Sc Kearns Secondary School?
987 learners and 34 educators (about 29 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 25 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sc Kearns Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 300043306.
Where is Sc Kearns Secondary School?
2 Honeysuckel Road, Louisvale Road, Upington, 8801. It is in Upington, Northern Cape, in the Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) education district. Phone 054 339 3570.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.