Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School is a public secondary school in Heidelberg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

920

Learners

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, Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary 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 Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 165 learners from Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 98.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	162	161	0.0%
2025	165	162	98.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	78	76	97.4%
Mathematical Literacy	98	98	100.0%
Physical Sciences	55	55	100.0%
Life Sciences	56	50	89.3%
Accounting	33	30	90.9%
Business Studies	52	46	88.5%
Geography	26	26	100.0%
History	15	15	100.0%
English First Additional Language	176	176	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School's 920; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 920; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School, 1,832 compared with 920; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School's 920; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School's 920; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School's 98.2%.

Heidelberg

Ratanda Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School, 1,592 compared with 920; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School's 98.2%.
Kgoro Ya Thuto Secondary School is a similar size to Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School, with 1,203 learners against 920; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83% against Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School's 98.2%.
Sithokomele Primary School is a similar size to Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School, with 1,194 learners against 920; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Ratanda Bertha Gxowa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School, at 1,162 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Ratanda Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School, at 1,154 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

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 Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School for 2027

Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Gauteng Department of Education's centralised online system. Applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; for the 2027 intake, applications ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. The video below explains how the process works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide covers it in full, including Schools of Specialisation assessments.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 1, Jacobs, Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Postal: Po Box 215 Heidelberg 1438
Telephone: 016 341 3165
Website: volkies.co.za
Email: admin@volkies.co.za
EMIS number: 700340174

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg Secondary School directly, on 016 341 3165, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary 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 Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School the best school in Heidelberg?

On the numbers that are published, Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School's 98.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of RATANDA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.9%.

How many other schools are there in Heidelberg besides Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Heidelberg, including Ratanda Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School?

Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School reported 920 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Heidelberg Secondary School?

Yes, Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg Secondary School's matric results like?

Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.2%, in 2025. That's up from 0% in 2023.

Is Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School a public or private school?

Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg Secondary School?

You can call 016 341 3165. It is located at 1, Jacobs, Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Heidelberg.