Overview
Diazville Hoerskool is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Diazville, Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,648 learners and is staffed by 48 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 34:1), operating as a fee-charging school (Q4). It falls within the West Coast education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 91.4% (233 of 255 candidates).
Diazville Hoerskool Matric Performance
Since 2023, Diazville Hoerskool has improved, moving from a 86.1% pass rate to 91.4% in 2025, the most recent year, 255 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 255 | 233 | 91.4% |
| 2024 | 199 | 172 | 86.4% |
| 2023 | 187 | 161 | 86.1% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: DIAZVILLE HS. (1005506).
Subject pass rates
Diazville Hoerskool offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 82.3%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Life Sciences was the weakest at 49.6%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)). 2 subjects fell below a 60% pass rate (Physical Sciences, Life Sciences).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 22 | 14 |
63.6%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 234 | 211 |
90.2%
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| Physical Sciences | 18 | 10 |
55.6%
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| Life Sciences | 113 | 56 |
49.6%
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| English (FAL) | 255 | 255 |
100.0%
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| Accounting | 17 | 15 |
88.2%
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| Business Studies | 143 | 94 |
65.7%
|
| Economics | 10 | 9 |
90.0%
|
| Geography | 68 | 60 |
88.2%
|
| History | 43 | 36 |
83.7%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 18 other secondary schools in West Coast.
Diazville Hoerskool's 2025 pass rate is 5.0 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Q4 fees in Western Cape typically fall within this band; Diazville Hoerskool's exact 2027 fee is set by the SGB.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Diazville Hoerskool for 2027?
For 2027, Diazville Hoerskool (Q4) falls within a r1,500 – r8,000 per year (typical range) band and serves 1,648 learners in the West Coast district. The SGB sets the precise fee annually; phone 022 714 1909 for the published amount.
Is Diazville Hoerskool a no-fee school?
No, Diazville Hoerskool is a fee-charging school (Q4) in the West Coast district. Annual fees are set by the SGB and apply to all enrolled learners.
What is the quintile of Diazville Hoerskool and what does it mean for fees?
As a Quintile 4 secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Diazville, Diazville, Western Cape, Diazville Hoerskool receives a partial state subsidy and supplements its budget with fees set annually by the School Governing Body.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Diazville Hoerskool, families in Western Cape apply via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Diazville Hoerskool. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the West Coast education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Diazville Hoerskool
Call 022 714 1909 to confirm whether Diazville Hoerskool has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Diazville Hoerskool as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
If accepted, Diazville Hoerskool (an SGB-funded school) may require a registration deposit. The exact amount is confirmed by the school.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Diazville Hoerskool.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Diazville Hoerskool for the next school year?
To apply to Diazville Hoerskool for the next academic year, register on the WCED Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Diazville Hoerskool as a preferred school. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Diazville Hoerskool via phone 022 714 1909.
What documents do I need to apply at Diazville Hoerskool?
Diazville Hoerskool requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Diazville Hoerskool (phone 022 714 1909) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the WCED Online Admissions.