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Tulbagh Hoërskool

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 129312252

Tulbagh, Cape Winelands, Western Cape

982
Learners
31:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Tulbagh Hoërskool?

Tulbagh Hoërskool is a public combined school in Tulbagh, within the Cape Winelands education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 982 enrolled learners and 32 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Tulbagh Hoërskool?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 12% of similar schools

(Q5 Combined schools in Western Cape)

NSC Matric Results

2023
68.8%
77/112 passed
2024
76.8%
86/112 passed
2025
87.7%
93/106 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202368.8%
202476.8%
202587.7%
Pass rate distribution — Q5 schools in Western Cape (2025)75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 100% Mondeor Eco School: 83.3%Tulbagh Hoërskool: 87.7%Velddrif Hoërskool: 88.4%Darul Islam Islamic High School: 90.0%Cravenby Secondary School: 90.6%Goudini Hoërskool: 90.9%Hexvallei Hoërskool: 94.3%Ladismith Hoërskool: 94.9%Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool: 95.2%Piketberg Hoërskool: 95.7%Islamia College: 96.0%Simon's Town School: 96.1%Christel House South Africa: 96.4%Wittedrift Hoërskool: 97.4%Porterville Hoërskool: 98.3%Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl: 100.0%Paarl Girls Hoërskool: 100.0%Robertson Logos Christian School: 100.0%Heidelberg Hoërskool: 100.0%Star College - Bridgetown: 100.0%Cannons Creek School: 100.0%St. George's Grammar School: 100.0%Bishops: 100.0%Boston Private School: 100.0%Cbc St. John's Parklands: 100.0%Parklands College: 100.0%Riverside College: 100.0%Constantia Waldorf School: 100.0%Springfield Convent of the Holy Rosary: 100.0%Hopefield Hoërskool: 100.0%Augsburg Landbougimnasium: 100.0%Lutzville Hoërskool: 100.0%This school: 87.7% This school

87.7% pass rate in 2025 — 1 Q5 schools in Western Cape scored lower, 30 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Q5 schools in Western Cape in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Mondeor Eco School83.3%
Tulbagh Hoërskool (this school)87.7%
Velddrif Hoërskool88.4%
Darul Islam Islamic High School90.0%
Cravenby Secondary School90.6%
Goudini Hoërskool90.9%
Hexvallei Hoërskool94.3%
Ladismith Hoërskool94.9%
Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool95.2%
Piketberg Hoërskool95.7%
Islamia College96.0%
Simon's Town School96.1%
Christel House South Africa96.4%
Wittedrift Hoërskool97.4%
Porterville Hoërskool98.3%
Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl100.0%
Paarl Girls Hoërskool100.0%
Robertson Logos Christian School100.0%
Heidelberg Hoërskool100.0%
Star College - Bridgetown100.0%
Cannons Creek School100.0%
St. George's Grammar School100.0%
Bishops100.0%
Boston Private School100.0%
Cbc St. John's Parklands100.0%
Parklands College100.0%
Riverside College100.0%
Constantia Waldorf School100.0%
Springfield Convent of the Holy Rosary100.0%
Hopefield Hoërskool100.0%
Augsburg Landbougimnasium100.0%
Lutzville Hoërskool100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

Markstraat Tulbagh 6820
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Paarl51.8 km
Stellenbosch76.9 km
Tyger Valley80.4 km
Bellville83.3 km
Century City89.3 km
Somerset West93 km

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Location

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What other schools are near Tulbagh Hoërskool?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Lingomso Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,114 learners 30 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 3% of similar schools

Tulbagh · 0.8km away
Waveren Hoërskool
CombinedPublicQ5
933 learners 28 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 6% of similar schools

Witzenville · 1.2km away
Rijk Tulbagh Privaatskool
PrimaryIndependent
91 learners 10 educators 9:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

Tulbach · 1.7km away
Steinthal Sekondêr
SkillsPublic
356 learners 19 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools

Outside A Town · 4.2km away
Drostdy Sskv Primêre Skool
PrimaryPublicQ2
89 learners 3 educators 30:1

Fewer learners per educator than 69% of similar schools

Tulbach · 5.4km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other combined schools in Western Cape with Quintile 5.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Tulbagh Hoërskool.

Waveren Hoërskool
CombinedPublicQ5
933 learners 28 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 6% of similar schools

Witzenville
Wellington Preparatory School and Colle
CombinedIndependent
309 learners 20 educators 15:1

Fewer learners per educator than 16% of similar schools

The Diemersfontein Village
Goudini Hoërskool
CombinedPublicQ5
506 learners 19 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 25% of similar schools

Rawsonville

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.