Public secondary school · Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.