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De Villiers Graaff High School

Public secondary school · Villiersdorp, Villiersdorp, Western Cape · Overberg district (3 circuit)

In Villiersdorp, De Villiers Graaff High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about De Villiers Graaff High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

De Villiers Graaff High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Villiersdorp. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

385
Learners
21
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, De Villiers Graaff High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact De Villiers Graaff High School for its exact current amount.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 71 learners from De Villiers Graaff High School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023595694.9%
2024625995.2%
20257171100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

De Villiers Graaff High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161487.5%
Mathematical Literacy4646100.0%
Physical Sciences5480.0%
Life Sciences282485.7%
Accounting131184.6%
Business Studies292896.6%
Geography2121100.0%
History232295.7%
English First Additional Language3535100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Overberg district

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School teaches considerably more learners than De Villiers Graaff High School, 2,021 compared with 385; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against De Villiers Graaff High School's 100%.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than De Villiers Graaff High School, 1,954 compared with 385; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against De Villiers Graaff High School's 100%.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than De Villiers Graaff High School, 1,882 compared with 385; is a public primary school, a different phase than De Villiers Graaff High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School teaches considerably more learners than De Villiers Graaff High School, 1,808 compared with 385; is a public primary school, a different phase than De Villiers Graaff High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than De Villiers Graaff High School, 1,629 compared with 385; is a public primary school, a different phase than De Villiers Graaff High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Villiersdorp

  • Kosie De Wet Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,570 learners against De Villiers Graaff High School's 385; is a public primary school, a different phase than De Villiers Graaff High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Villiersdorp SekondハR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than De Villiers Graaff High School, 921 compared with 385; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.4% against De Villiers Graaff High School's 100%.
  • De Villiers Graaff Primary School is a similar size to De Villiers Graaff High School, with 342 learners against 385; is a public primary school, a different phase than De Villiers Graaff High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Lighthouse Academy (Villiersdorp) is noticeably smaller, with 19 learners against De Villiers Graaff High School's 385, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to De Villiers Graaff High School for 2027

As a public school, De Villiers Graaff High School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
H/V Ham- & Graaffstraat Villiersdorp 6848
Postal
Posbus 32 Villiersdorp Unknown 6848
Telephone
028 840 1640
EMIS number
114310220

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at De Villiers Graaff High 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 De Villiers Graaff High School directly, on 028 840 1640, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to De Villiers Graaff High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is De Villiers Graaff High School the best school in Villiersdorp?
On the numbers that are published, De Villiers Graaff High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of VILLIERSDORP SEKONDハR at 79.4%.
How many other schools are there in Villiersdorp besides De Villiers Graaff High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Villiersdorp, including Kosie De Wet Primary School.
How big are the classes at De Villiers Graaff High School?
De Villiers Graaff High School reported 385 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 De Villiers Graaff High School?
Yes, De Villiers Graaff High 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 De Villiers Graaff High School's matric results like?
De Villiers Graaff High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 94.9% in 2023.
Is De Villiers Graaff High School a public or private school?
De Villiers Graaff High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact De Villiers Graaff High School?
You can call 028 840 1640. It is located at H/V Ham- & Graaffstraat Villiersdorp 6848.
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