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High School Bergvlam

Public secondary school · Mbombela, Mbombela, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to High School Bergvlam, a public secondary school serving Mbombela. Its last matric group achieved a 96.2% pass rate.

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High School Bergvlam is a public secondary school in Mbombela. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,077
Learners
55
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, High School Bergvlam 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 High School Bergvlam for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 182 learners from High School Bergvlam who wrote matric in 2025, 96.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318318198.9%
202417517298.3%
202518217596.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Bergvlam reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics807593.8%
Mathematical Literacy8181100.0%
Physical Sciences474493.6%
Life Sciences939298.9%
Accounting3030100.0%
Business Studies1068984.0%
Geography1616100.0%
English First Additional Language4848100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how High School Bergvlam compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,156 learners against High School Bergvlam's 1,077; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against High School Bergvlam's 96.2%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Bergvlam, 2,008 compared with 1,077; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against High School Bergvlam's 96.2%.
  • Lekazi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Bergvlam, 1,879 compared with 1,077; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Bergvlam; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,858 learners against High School Bergvlam's 1,077; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Bergvlam; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,844 learners against High School Bergvlam's 1,077; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.4% against High School Bergvlam's 96.2%).

Mbombela

Zooming into Mbombela, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Bergvlam.

  • Valencia Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against High School Bergvlam's 1,077; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Bergvlam; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.6% against High School Bergvlam's 96.2%).
  • Sicelalwati Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Bergvlam, 1,527 compared with 1,077, and is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Bergvlam.
  • High School Nelspruit sits in roughly the same size range as High School Bergvlam, at 1,420 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Bergvlam's 96.2%.
  • Primary School Laeveld sits in roughly the same size range as High School Bergvlam, at 1,410 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Bergvlam; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nelspruit Primary School is a similar size to High School Bergvlam, with 1,400 learners against 1,077; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Bergvlam; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Geelhoutlaan, West Acres, Nelspruit, 1200
Postal
Po Box Posbus 141 West Acres Nelspruit 1211
Telephone
013 741 1025
Website
bergvlam.co.za
Email
admin@bergvlam.co.za
EMIS number
800005744

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Bergvlam?
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 High School Bergvlam directly, on 013 741 1025, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Bergvlam?
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 High School Bergvlam the best school in Mbombela?
On the numbers that are published, High School Bergvlam's matric pass rate of 96.2% is lower than HOËRSKOOL NELSPRUIT's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mbombela besides High School Bergvlam?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbombela, including Valencia Combined School.
How big are the classes at High School Bergvlam?
High School Bergvlam reported 1,077 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 High School Bergvlam?
Yes, High School Bergvlam 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 High School Bergvlam's matric results like?
High School Bergvlam's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.9% since 2023.
Is High School Bergvlam a public or private school?
High School Bergvlam is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Bergvlam?
You can call 013 741 1025. It is located at Geelhoutlaan, West Acres, Nelspruit, 1200.
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