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High School John Vorster

Public secondary school, ordinary & technical specialisation · Nigel, Nigel, Gauteng · Gauteng East district (1 circuit)

High School John Vorster is a public secondary school in Nigel. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.6% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of High School John Vorster, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Nigel, High School John Vorster is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

802
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Ordinary & Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School John Vorster 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 John Vorster specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School John Vorster entered 138 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.6% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023101101100.0%
2024115115100.0%
202513813698.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School John Vorster offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2121100.0%
Mathematical Literacy727198.6%
Physical Sciences1818100.0%
Life Sciences272696.3%
Accounting1414100.0%
Business Studies272488.9%
Geography2525100.0%
English First Additional Language7272100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gauteng East district

5 other schools in Gauteng East district, for comparison against High School John Vorster.

  • Tsakane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School John Vorster, 1,918 compared with 802; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.5% against High School John Vorster's 98.6%.
  • Geluksdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,895 learners against High School John Vorster's 802; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.8% against High School John Vorster's 98.6%.
  • Mamellong Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,843 learners against High School John Vorster's 802; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.6% against High School John Vorster's 98.6%.
  • Buhlebemfundo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,827 learners against High School John Vorster's 802; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.4% against High School John Vorster's 98.6%.
  • Vezukhono Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,823 learners against High School John Vorster's 802; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against High School John Vorster's 98.6%.

Nigel

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

  • Roseview Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,685 learners against High School John Vorster's 802; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School John Vorster; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Esibonelwesihle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School John Vorster, 1,678 compared with 802; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against High School John Vorster's 98.6%.
  • Primary School Dunnottar is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,626 learners against High School John Vorster's 802; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School John Vorster; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Asser Maloka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School John Vorster, 1,603 compared with 802; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.5% against High School John Vorster's 98.6%.
  • James Nkosi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,551 learners against High School John Vorster's 802; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School John Vorster; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 John Vorster for 2027

Because High School John Vorster is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, Graaff Reinet Street, Ext 2, Nigel, Nigel
Postal
36 Nigel 1490
Telephone
011 814 8218
Website
johnvorster.co.za
Email
info@johnvorster.co.za
EMIS number
700350132

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School John 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 John Vorster directly, on 011 814 8218, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School John Vorster?
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 John Vorster the best school in Nigel?
On the numbers that are published, High School John Vorster's 98.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ESIBONELWESIHLE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.1%.
How many other schools are there in Nigel besides High School John Vorster?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nigel, including Roseview Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School John Vorster?
High School John Vorster reported 802 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 John Vorster?
Yes, High School John 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 John Vorster's matric results like?
High School John Vorster's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is High School John Vorster a public or private school?
High School John Vorster is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School John Vorster?
You can call 011 814 8218. It is located at 1, Graaff Reinet Street, Ext 2, Nigel, Nigel.
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