Public secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Tzaneen, Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 155 | 152 | 98.1% |
| 2024 | 174 | 165 | 94.8% |
| 2025 | 176 | 169 | 96.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
High School Ben Vorster reported results in 10 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 103 | 79 | 76.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 71 | 71 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 57 | 49 | 86.0% |
| Life Sciences | 64 | 63 | 98.4% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 17 | 16 | 94.1% |
| Accounting | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| Business Studies | 92 | 91 | 98.9% |
| Economics | 51 | 48 | 94.1% |
| Geography | 36 | 35 | 97.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 132 | 132 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.