Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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.

1,206

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

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.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

District comparison

Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) district

Westerkim Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School, at 1,570 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Rosendal Intermediate School is a similar size to Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School, with 1,526 learners against 1,206; is a public combined school, a different phase than Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Assmang Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School, at 1,459 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Die Kuil Intermediate School is a similar size to Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School, with 1,377 learners against 1,206; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Saul Damon Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School, at 1,353 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.4% against Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School's 92.8%).

Upington

Westerkim Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School, at 1,570 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Rosendal Intermediate School is a similar size to Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School, with 1,526 learners against 1,206; is a public combined school, a different phase than Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Saul Damon Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School, at 1,353 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.4% against Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School's 92.8%).
Oranje-Oewer Intermediate School sits in roughly the same size range as Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School, at 1,333 learners; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
Vela-Langa Primary School is a similar size to Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School, with 1,247 learners against 1,206; is a public primary school, a different phase than Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Admissions

How to apply

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Vooruitsig Street, Morningglory, Upington, 8801
Postal: Po Box 157 Upington 8800
Telephone: 054 339 1125
EMIS number: 300043401

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School directly, on 054 339 1125, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School?

Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.

Is Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School the best school in Upington?

On the numbers that are published, Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School's 92.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SAUL DAMON SEKONDÊRE SKOOL at 92.4%.

How many other schools are there in Upington besides Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Upington, including Westerkim Primary School.

How big are the classes at Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School?

Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School reported 1,206 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.

Do you pay school fees at Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School?

Yes, Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.

What are Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School's matric results like?

Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.8%, in 2025. That's up from 84.4% in 2023.

Is Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School a public or private school?

Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Carlton Van Heerden Secondary School?

You can call 054 339 1125. It is located at Vooruitsig Street, Morningglory, Upington, 8801.