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High School Drie Riviere

Public secondary school · Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (1 circuit)

High School Drie Riviere is a public secondary school based in Vereeniging. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about High School Drie Riviere, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Vereeniging, High School Drie Riviere operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

787
Learners
46
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Drie Riviere 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 High School Drie Riviere specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

High School Drie Riviere entered 151 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231301301.0%
202515114898.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Drie Riviere offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics645992.2%
Mathematical Literacy7575100.0%
Physical Sciences413995.1%
Life Sciences7171100.0%
Accounting2626100.0%
Business Studies727097.2%
Geography302996.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Here is how High School Drie Riviere compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng East district.

  • Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Drie Riviere, 2,125 compared with 787; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Drie Riviere; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against High School Drie Riviere's 787; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Drie Riviere; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against High School Drie Riviere's 787; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Drie Riviere; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur teaches considerably more learners than High School Drie Riviere, 1,659 compared with 787; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Drie Riviere; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Drie Riviere, 1,611 compared with 787; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against High School Drie Riviere's 98%.

Vereeniging

And within Vereeniging itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against High School Drie Riviere's 787; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Drie Riviere; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Drie Riviere, 1,611 compared with 787; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against High School Drie Riviere's 98%.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Drie Riviere, 1,588 compared with 787; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Drie Riviere; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Drie Riviere, 1,518 compared with 787; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.4% against High School Drie Riviere's 98%.
  • General Smuts High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,405 learners against High School Drie Riviere's 787; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.4% against High School Drie Riviere's 98%.
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 High School Drie Riviere for 2027

High School Drie Riviere 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, C/O Umgeni & Sabie Streets, Three Rivers, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Postal
Private Bag X3702 Three Rivers 1935
Telephone
016 423 1590
Website
drieriviere.co.za
EMIS number
700330167

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Drie Riviere?
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 Drie Riviere directly, on 016 423 1590, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Drie Riviere?
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 High School Drie Riviere the best school in Vereeniging?
On the numbers that are published, High School Drie Riviere's 98% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of THUTO LORE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.4%.
How many other schools are there in Vereeniging besides High School Drie Riviere?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Drie Riviere?
High School Drie Riviere reported 787 learners and 46 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 High School Drie Riviere?
Yes, High School Drie Riviere 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 Drie Riviere's matric results like?
High School Drie Riviere's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98%, in 2025. That's up from 1% in 2023.
Is High School Drie Riviere a public or private school?
High School Drie Riviere is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Drie Riviere?
You can call 016 423 1590. It is located at 1, C/O Umgeni & Sabie Streets, Three Rivers, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.
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