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High School Vaalharts

Public secondary school · Jan Kempdorp, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

In Jan Kempdorp, High School Vaalharts 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 High School Vaalharts: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

High School Vaalharts is a public secondary school serving families in and around Jan Kempdorp. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

212
Learners
13
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 Vaalharts 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 Vaalharts for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 34 learners from High School Vaalharts who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023444193.2%
2024393897.4%
20253434100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Vaalharts reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6583.3%
Mathematical Literacy343397.1%
Physical Sciences44100.0%
Life Sciences191473.7%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies88100.0%
Geography282796.4%
English First Additional Language4040100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

5 other schools in Frances Baard (FB) district, for comparison against High School Vaalharts.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against High School Vaalharts's 212; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Vaalharts; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against High School Vaalharts's 100%.
  • Rietvale High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,492 learners against High School Vaalharts's 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against High School Vaalharts's 100%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Vaalharts, 1,478 compared with 212; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against High School Vaalharts's 100%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against High School Vaalharts's 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Vaalharts; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against High School Vaalharts's 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Vaalharts; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Jan Kempdorp

Zooming into Jan Kempdorp, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Vaalharts.

  • Tlhwahalang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against High School Vaalharts's 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.1% against High School Vaalharts's 100%.
  • Valspan Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than High School Vaalharts, 1,241 compared with 212; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Vaalharts; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Jan Kempdorp Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,099 learners against High School Vaalharts's 212; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Vaalharts; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vaalharts Gekombineerde School is noticeably bigger, teaching 872 learners against High School Vaalharts's 212; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Vaalharts; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.5% against High School Vaalharts's 100%.
  • Valspan High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 847 learners against High School Vaalharts's 212; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.6% against High School Vaalharts's 100%.
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
Van Riebeek Avenue Jan Kempdorp, 8550
Postal
Po Box 49 Jan Kempdorp 8550
Telephone
053 456 0794
EMIS number
300017402

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Vaalharts?
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 Vaalharts directly, on 053 456 0794, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Vaalharts?
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 Vaalharts the best school in Jan Kempdorp?
On the numbers that are published, High School Vaalharts's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of VAALHARTS GEKOMBINEERDE SKOOL at 90.5%.
How many other schools are there in Jan Kempdorp besides High School Vaalharts?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Jan Kempdorp, including Tlhwahalang Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Vaalharts?
High School Vaalharts reported 212 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Vaalharts?
Yes, High School Vaalharts 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 Vaalharts's matric results like?
High School Vaalharts's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 93.2% in 2023.
Is High School Vaalharts a public or private school?
High School Vaalharts is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Vaalharts?
You can call 053 456 0794. It is located at Van Riebeek Avenue Jan Kempdorp, 8550.
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