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High School Ben Vorster

Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Tzaneen, Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Tzaneen, High School Ben Vorster operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 96% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about High School Ben Vorster: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

High School Ben Vorster is a public secondary school serving families in and around Tzaneen. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,057
Learners
53
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Ben Vorster 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 Ben Vorster for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Ben Vorster entered 176 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 96% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315515298.1%
202417416594.8%
202517616996.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Ben Vorster reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1037976.7%
Mathematical Literacy7171100.0%
Physical Sciences574986.0%
Life Sciences646398.4%
Agricultural Sciences171694.1%
Accounting2525100.0%
Business Studies929198.9%
Economics514894.1%
Geography363597.2%
English First Additional Language132132100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani West district with High School Ben Vorster.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against High School Ben Vorster's 1,057; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.1% against High School Ben Vorster's 96%).
  • W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against High School Ben Vorster's 1,057; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ben Vorster; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Ben Vorster, 1,675 compared with 1,057; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against High School Ben Vorster's 96%.
  • Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against High School Ben Vorster's 1,057; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against High School Ben Vorster's 96%.
  • Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against High School Ben Vorster's 1,057; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ben Vorster; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Tzaneen

Zooming into Tzaneen, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Ben Vorster.

  • Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against High School Ben Vorster's 1,057; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.1% against High School Ben Vorster's 96%).
  • Motloboni Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,855 learners against High School Ben Vorster's 1,057; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Ben Vorster; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Ben Vorster's 96%.
  • Primary School Tzaneen teaches considerably more learners than High School Ben Vorster, 1,520 compared with 1,057; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ben Vorster; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Merensky Secondary School is a similar size to High School Ben Vorster, with 1,332 learners against 1,057; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Ben Vorster's 96%.
  • Motupakgomo Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Ben Vorster, at 1,275 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ben Vorster; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to High School Ben Vorster for 2027

As a public school, High School Ben Vorster follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Boundry Street; Tzaneen;
Postal
P.o. Box 412; Tzaneen
Telephone
015 307 4490
Website
hsbenvorster.co.za
Email
info@benvorster.co.za
EMIS number
901530037

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Ben Vorster?
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 Ben Vorster directly, on 015 307 4490, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Ben Vorster?
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 Ben Vorster the best school in Tzaneen?
On the numbers that are published, High School Ben Vorster's matric pass rate of 96% is lower than MOTLOBONI's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Tzaneen besides High School Ben Vorster?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tzaneen, including Magoza.
How big are the classes at High School Ben Vorster?
High School Ben Vorster reported 1,057 learners and 53 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 High School Ben Vorster?
Yes, High School Ben Vorster 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 Ben Vorster's matric results like?
High School Ben Vorster's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.1% since 2023.
Is High School Ben Vorster a public or private school?
High School Ben Vorster is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Ben Vorster?
You can call 015 307 4490. It is located at Boundry Street; Tzaneen;.
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