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High School Vryheid School

Public secondary school · Bhekuzulu, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Filidi circuit)

Welcome to High School Vryheid School, a public secondary school serving Bhekuzulu. Its last matric group achieved a 96.8% pass rate.

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

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

822
Learners
53
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 Vryheid 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 High School Vryheid School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 156 learners from High School Vryheid School who wrote matric in 2025, 96.8% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313112696.2%
202415715095.5%
202515615196.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112155.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Vryheid School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics696289.9%
Mathematical Literacy888697.7%
Physical Sciences464189.1%
Life Sciences908088.9%
Accounting393589.7%
Business Studies847994.0%
Geography6969100.0%
English First Additional Language1414100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

5 other schools in Zululand district, for comparison against High School Vryheid School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against High School Vryheid School's 822; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Vryheid School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Vryheid School's 96.8%.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against High School Vryheid School's 822; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against High School Vryheid School's 96.8%.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Vryheid School, 1,651 compared with 822; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against High School Vryheid School's 96.8%.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than High School Vryheid School, 1,650 compared with 822; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Vryheid School's 96.8%.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against High School Vryheid School's 822; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against High School Vryheid School's 96.8%.
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
Corner Republic And Church Street, Vryheid East, 3100
Postal
Private Bag X9329, Vryheid, 3100
Telephone
034 982 2239
Website
vryheidhigh.co.za
Email
reception@vryheidhigh.co.za
EMIS number
500292744

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Vryheid 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 High School Vryheid School directly, on 034 982 2239 or by email at reception@vryheidhigh.co.za, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Vryheid 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 High School Vryheid School the best school in Zululand?
On the numbers that are published, High School Vryheid School's matric pass rate of 96.8% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides High School Vryheid School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at High School Vryheid School?
High School Vryheid School reported 822 learners and 53 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 Vryheid School?
Yes, High School Vryheid 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 High School Vryheid School's matric results like?
High School Vryheid School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.2% since 2023.
Is High School Vryheid School a public or private school?
High School Vryheid School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Vryheid School?
You can call 034 982 2239 or email reception@vryheidhigh.co.za. It is located at Corner Republic And Church Street, Vryheid East, 3100.