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Hoër Volkskool Secondary School

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Potchefstroom Sentraal, Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

In Potchefstroom Sentraal, Potchefstroom, Hoër Volkskool Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

Hoër Volkskool Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Potchefstroom Sentraal, Potchefstroom. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

844
Learners
46
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Hoër Volkskool Secondary 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 Hoër Volkskool Secondary School for its exact current amount.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Hoër Volkskool Secondary School entered 161 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317517298.3%
202415515398.7%
2025161161100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hoër Volkskool Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics686798.5%
Mathematical Literacy8787100.0%
Physical Sciences444397.7%
Life Sciences595389.8%
Accounting232295.7%
Business Studies353291.4%
Economics221359.1%
Geography242187.5%
English First Additional Language155155100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 844; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,684 learners against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 844; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 100%.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 844; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School, 1,628 compared with 844; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 100%.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 844; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 100%.

Potchefstroom

  • Promosa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,835 learners against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 844; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dan Tloome Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,444 learners against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 844; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • B.a. Seobi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School, 1,261 compared with 844; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (100% against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 100%).
  • Tshupane Public Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 844; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Keotshepile Primary School is a similar size to Hoër Volkskool Secondary School, with 1,168 learners against 844; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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 Hoër Volkskool Secondary School for 2027

Because Hoër Volkskool Secondary School is a public school in North West, 2027 learner registration is coordinated provincially rather than by the school alone, running from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Visit the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page for the registration process, or read the full North West School Application Process Guide for the complete requirements.


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kruisstraat 39, , Potchefstroom, 6747
Postal
Private Bag X227, Potchefstroom, 2520
Telephone
018 294 5287
Website
volkies.co.za
Email
admin@volkies.co.za
EMIS number
600100502

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hoër Volkskool 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 Hoër Volkskool Secondary School directly, on 018 294 5287, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hoër Volkskool Secondary 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 Hoër Volkskool Secondary School the best school in Potchefstroom?
On the numbers that are published, Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of B.A. SEOBI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 100%.
How many other schools are there in Potchefstroom besides Hoër Volkskool Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Potchefstroom, including Promosa Primary School.
How big are the classes at Hoër Volkskool Secondary School?
Hoër Volkskool Secondary School reported 844 learners and 46 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 Hoër Volkskool Secondary School?
Yes, Hoër Volkskool 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 Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's matric results like?
Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.3% since 2023.
Is Hoër Volkskool Secondary School a public or private school?
Hoër Volkskool Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hoër Volkskool Secondary School?
You can call 018 294 5287. It is located at Kruisstraat 39, , Potchefstroom, 6747.
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