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Hoër Volkskool Secondary School

Public secondary school · Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Hoër Volkskool Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Graaff-Reinet. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.3%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Hoër Volkskool Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Graaff-Reinet, Hoër Volkskool Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

335
Learners
17
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hoër Volkskool Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Hoër Volkskool Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

Of the 59 learners from Hoër Volkskool Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202367631.0%
2025595898.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Hoër Volkskool Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242291.7%
Mathematical Literacy4141100.0%
Physical Sciences131292.3%
Life Sciences201470.0%
Agricultural Sciences15853.3%
Accounting1111100.0%
Business Studies302273.3%
English First Additional Language6565100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 335; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School, 1,751 compared with 335; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 335; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.5% against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 98.3%).
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School, 1,490 compared with 335; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 98.3%.

Graaff-Reinet

  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School, 1,490 compared with 335; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Narsingstreet Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,013 learners against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thembalesizwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 951 learners against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nqweba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School, 910 compared with 335; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.3% against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 98.3%.
  • Kroonvale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 821 learners against Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 335; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Hoër Volkskool Secondary School for 2027

Hoër Volkskool Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.


Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Plasketstraat, Graaff-Reinet, 6280
Postal
P O Box 21, Graaff-Reinet, 6280
Telephone
049 891 0514
Website
hvsgrt.org.za
Email
hoof@hvsgrt.org.za
EMIS number
200100311

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hoër Volkskool Secondary 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 Hoër Volkskool Secondary School directly, on 049 891 0514, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hoër Volkskool Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Hoër Volkskool Secondary School the best school in Graaff-Reinet?
On the numbers that are published, Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's 98.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NQWEBA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 87.3%.
How many other schools are there in Graaff-Reinet besides Hoër Volkskool Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Graaff-Reinet, including Spandau Public School.
How big are the classes at Hoër Volkskool Secondary School?
Hoër Volkskool Secondary School reported 335 learners and 17 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 Hoër Volkskool Secondary School?
Yes, Hoër Volkskool Secondary 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 Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's matric results like?
Hoër Volkskool Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.3%, in 2025. That's up from 1% in 2023.
Is Hoër Volkskool Secondary School a public or private school?
Hoër Volkskool Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hoër Volkskool Secondary School?
You can call 049 891 0514. It is located at Plasketstraat, Graaff-Reinet, 6280.
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