Carnarvon High School
Carnarvon, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Carnarvon High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Carnarvon High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Carnarvon 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
Carnarvon 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, Carnarvon High School reported a total enrollment of 695 learners with a teaching staff of 23 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
Carnarvon High School is situated in Carnarvon, 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 Kareeberg Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Zahn Street Carnarvon, 8925. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 20 Carnarvon 8925.
Curriculum & Academics
Carnarvon High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Carnarvon High School was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white 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 Carnarvon 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
Zahn Street Carnarvon, 8925
Carnarvon, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 20 Carnarvon 8925
Phone
+27 53 382 3660Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300024302
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.