Gariep High School
Prieska, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Gariep High School
Located in Prieska within Northern Cape, Gariep High School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district. In 2025, the school reported 987 learners and 33 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gariep High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Gariep High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Gariep High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Gariep High School reported a total enrollment of 987 learners with a teaching staff of 33 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gariep High School is situated in Prieska, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Siyathemba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Burger Street Prieska, 8940. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 300 Prieska 8940.
Curriculum & Academics
Gariep High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gariep High School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Gariep High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Burger Street Prieska, 8940
Prieska, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 300 Prieska 8940
Phone
+27 53 353 1293Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300022402
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.