Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Mpumalanga / Volksrust / High School Volksrust

High School Volksrust

Public secondary school · Volksrust, Volksrust, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to High School Volksrust, a public secondary school serving Volksrust. Its last matric group achieved a 95.2% pass rate.

Is any information about High School Volksrust wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Volksrust, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

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

735
Learners
42
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 Volksrust 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 Volksrust for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 104 learners from High School Volksrust who wrote matric in 2025, 95.2% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20239797100.0%
20249494100.0%
20251049995.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Volksrust reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics312993.5%
Mathematical Literacy6464100.0%
Physical Sciences211990.5%
Life Sciences454088.9%
Agricultural Sciences221672.7%
Accounting1515100.0%
Business Studies343088.2%
Geography1919100.0%
English First Additional Language3636100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

5 other schools in Gert Sibande district, for comparison against High School Volksrust.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Volksrust, 2,881 compared with 735; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Volksrust; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Volksrust, 2,246 compared with 735; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against High School Volksrust's 95.2%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against High School Volksrust's 735; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Volksrust; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Volksrust, 2,143 compared with 735; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against High School Volksrust's 95.2%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against High School Volksrust's 735; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against High School Volksrust's 95.2%.

Volksrust

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

  • Qhubulwazi Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,426 learners against High School Volksrust's 735; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Volksrust; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against High School Volksrust's 95.2%.
  • Zizameleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,376 learners against High School Volksrust's 735; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Volksrust; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Phembindlela Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,029 learners against High School Volksrust's 735; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Volksrust; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Elangwane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Volksrust, at 994 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86% against High School Volksrust's 95.2%.
  • Theu Theu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Volksrust, at 945 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Volksrust; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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
Cnr Dan Pienaar & Joubert Street, , Volksrust, 2470
Postal
Po Box 124 Volksrust 2470
Telephone
017 735 5169
Website
vhs.co.za
EMIS number
800005991

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Volksrust?
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 Volksrust directly, on 017 735 5169, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Volksrust?
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 Volksrust the best school in Volksrust?
On the numbers that are published, High School Volksrust's 95.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of QHUBULWAZI COMBINED SCHOOL at 91.7%.
How many other schools are there in Volksrust besides High School Volksrust?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Volksrust, including Qhubulwazi Combined School.
How big are the classes at High School Volksrust?
High School Volksrust reported 735 learners and 42 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 High School Volksrust?
Yes, High School Volksrust 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 Volksrust's matric results like?
High School Volksrust's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. That's down from 100% in 2023.
Is High School Volksrust a public or private school?
High School Volksrust is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Volksrust?
You can call 017 735 5169. It is located at Cnr Dan Pienaar & Joubert Street, , Volksrust, 2470.
Related

Related schools in Volksrust

Other schools nearby, in and around Volksrust: