Public secondary school · Null, Upington, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Null, Upington, Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.
Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School entered 222 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.8% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 218 | 184 | 84.4% |
| 2024 | 174 | 156 | 89.7% |
| 2025 | 222 | 206 | 92.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 10 | 41.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 151 | 103 | 68.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 6 | 50.0% |
| Life Sciences | 44 | 36 | 81.8% |
| Accounting | 37 | 21 | 56.8% |
| Business Studies | 42 | 25 | 59.5% |
| Economics | 20 | 16 | 80.0% |
| Geography | 69 | 69 | 100.0% |
| History | 135 | 132 | 97.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 174 | 174 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.