High School

Welcome to our high school

St Patrick’s CBC offers the highly-accredited IEB National Senior Certificate (IEB NSC)

The IEB provides Umalusi-accredited examinations in all subjects recognised in the NSC for the schools that are registered with it.

The IEB NSC is quality-assured by Umalusi, which is the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education. The IEB NSC is an internationally benchmarked qualification and is equivalent to Cambridge AS level. The IEB produces consistent, reliable results in the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.

By completing the IEB curriculum, St Patrick’s CBC pupils are provided the opportunity to develop skills that will allow them to flourish in life after school.

  • Average national pass rate is between 97% and 98%
  • Pass with entry to degree study, between 78% and 80%

    • Subjects offered at the high School

    English Home Language

    Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy

    Biology and Physical Sciences

    Accounting and Business Studies

    History and Geography

    Religious Education

    Life Orientation

    CAT and Information Technology

    Afrikaans and Setswana First Additional Language

    Dramatic Arts and Music

    Tourism

    Advanced Programming Mathematics

    Subject Selection

    • English Home Language
    • Afrikaans First Additional Language OR Setswana First Additional Language
    • Life Orientation
    • Mathematics
    • Drama OR Music (specific admission requirements)
    • Natural Sciences (i.e. Physical Science and Biology)
    • Social Sciences (i.e. Geography and History)
    • Computer Technology
      In Grades 8 & 9, the only choices between Afrikaans and Setswana as FAL, and Drama and Music. All the other subjects are compulsory. 
    • Physical Science
    • Dramatic Arts
    • History
    • Geography
    • Accounting
    • Information Technology
    • Computer Application Technology
    • Music
    • Life Sciences
    • Business Studies
    • Physical Science
    • Dramatic Arts
    • History
    • Geography
    • Accounting
    • Information Technology
    • Computer Application Technology
    • Music
    • Life Sciences
    • Business Studies
    • Physical Sciences
    • Geography
    • History
    • Life Sciences
    • Dramatic Arts
    • Business Studies
    • Accounting
    • Information Technology
    • Computer Application Technology

    All subject choices change yearly, based on demand. Music and Advanced Programme Mathematics (APM) are extra subjects for Grade 10, 11 and 12. In Grade 11 and 12, pupils may choose Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.

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    Life at the High School

    At our High School, we strive to provide a caring environment which fosters the educational, physical, social and cultural development of all pupils, allowing them to achieve their maximum potential in an environment in which they feel like they belong.

    As parents, we all want our children to grow up in a wholesome environment that promotes and instils strong moral values, encourages personal responsibility, and develops confident characters who have compassion for the needs of others. St Patrick’s CBC is the answer. We cater for families who want the very best for their children and we look forward to getting to know your child.
    Pass Requirements for Grade 8 & 9
    Pass Requirements for Grade 10 & 12

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