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High School Driehoek

Public secondary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (1 circuit)

In Vanderbijlpark, High School Driehoek operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 99.5% pass rate.

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

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

1,161
Learners
47
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, High School Driehoek 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 Driehoek for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Driehoek entered 192 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 99.5% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318818598.4%
202418017999.4%
202519219199.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Driehoek reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics756282.7%
Mathematical Literacy106106100.0%
Physical Sciences444397.7%
Life Sciences867587.2%
Accounting1616100.0%
Business Studies322681.3%
Economics131292.3%
Geography535298.1%
English First Additional Language180180100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Here is how High School Driehoek compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng West district.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against High School Driehoek's 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Driehoek; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against High School Driehoek's 1,161; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.1% against High School Driehoek's 99.5%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against High School Driehoek's 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Driehoek; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Driehoek, 1,767 compared with 1,161; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against High School Driehoek's 99.5%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Driehoek, 1,686 compared with 1,161; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.1% against High School Driehoek's 99.5%.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Driehoek.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against High School Driehoek's 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Driehoek; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against High School Driehoek's 1,161; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.1% against High School Driehoek's 99.5%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against High School Driehoek's 1,161; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Driehoek; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Driehoek, 1,767 compared with 1,161; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against High School Driehoek's 99.5%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Driehoek, 1,686 compared with 1,161; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.1% against High School Driehoek's 99.5%.
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 Driehoek for 2027

High School Driehoek 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
62, Ramsbottomstreet, Se 2, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
Posbus 72 Park Suid 1910
Telephone
016 932 1103
Email
algemeen@hsdriehoek.com
EMIS number
700330175

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www.hsdriehoek.com
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Driehoek?
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 Driehoek directly, on 016 932 1103, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Driehoek?
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 Driehoek the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, High School Driehoek's 99.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL at 97.1%.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides High School Driehoek?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Driehoek?
High School Driehoek reported 1,161 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Driehoek?
Yes, High School Driehoek 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 Driehoek's matric results like?
High School Driehoek's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.4% since 2023.
Is High School Driehoek a public or private school?
High School Driehoek is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Driehoek?
You can call 016 932 1103. It is located at 62, Ramsbottomstreet, Se 2, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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