Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet is a public secondary school serving families in and around Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

989

Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Technical

Specialisation

Good to know

More about this school

The school hosted INMED Partnerships for Children's and Air Products' first aquaponics system in Vanderbijlpark at Carel De Wet Technical High School, part of a sustainability/urban-farming education initiative later expanded to other schools (e.g. Randvaal High School in 2016). The school's own site also lists an ongoing Aquaponics program.
Confirmed as a public technical high school under the Emfuleni Local Municipality's official school listing, located in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet 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 Tegniese School Carel De Wet for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet entered 146 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 70.5% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	176	141	80.1%
2024	150	124	82.7%
2025	146	103	70.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 88.7% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	53	47	88.7%
Mathematical Literacy	32	25	78.1%
Physical Sciences	53	21	39.6%
Life Sciences	33	27	81.8%
Business Studies	32	25	78.1%
Economics	32	15	46.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's 989; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's 70.5%.
Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet, 1,767 compared with 989; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's 70.5%.
Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet, 1,686 compared with 989; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's 70.5%.

Vanderbijlpark

Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's 989; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's 70.5%.
Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's 989; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet, 1,767 compared with 989; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's 70.5%.
Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet, 1,686 compared with 989; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's 70.5%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet for 2027

As a public school, Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 46, Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard, , Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal: X08 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Telephone: 016 933 5631
EMIS number: 700322107

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Online

Website and social media

www.htscareldewet.co.za

Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet?

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 Tegniese School Carel De Wet directly, on 016 933 5631, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet?

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 Tegniese School Carel De Wet the best school in Vanderbijlpark?

On the numbers that are published, Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's matric pass rate of 70.5% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.

How big are the classes at Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet?

Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet reported 989 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Tegniese School Carel De Wet?

Yes, Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet 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 Tegniese School Carel De Wet's matric results like?

Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 70.5%, in 2025. That's down from 80.1% in 2023.

Is Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet a public or private school?

Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Hoër Tegniese School Carel De Wet?

You can call 016 933 5631. It is located at 46, Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard, , Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.