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High School Overvaal

Public secondary school · Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (3 circuit)

Welcome to High School Overvaal, a public secondary school serving Vereeniging. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 99.2%.

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High School Overvaal is a public secondary school in Vereeniging. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

781
Learners
35
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 Overvaal 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 Overvaal for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 129 matric candidates from High School Overvaal sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023123123100.0%
202410610599.1%
202512912899.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Overvaal reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics333193.9%
Mathematical Literacy7474100.0%
Physical Sciences272488.9%
Life Sciences333193.9%
Accounting10880.0%
Business Studies3434100.0%
Economics88100.0%
Geography1717100.0%
English First Additional Language107107100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

5 other schools in Sedibeng East district, for comparison against High School Overvaal.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against High School Overvaal's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Overvaal; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Overvaal, 1,940 compared with 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Overvaal; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Overvaal, 1,832 compared with 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Overvaal; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against High School Overvaal's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Overvaal; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against High School Overvaal's 781; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against High School Overvaal's 99.2%.

Vereeniging

Zooming into Vereeniging, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Overvaal.

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Overvaal, 1,940 compared with 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Overvaal; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against High School Overvaal's 781; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against High School Overvaal's 99.2%.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,588 learners against High School Overvaal's 781; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Overvaal; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against High School Overvaal's 781; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.4% against High School Overvaal's 99.2%.
  • General Smuts High School teaches considerably more learners than High School Overvaal, 1,405 compared with 781; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.4% against High School Overvaal's 99.2%.
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 Overvaal for 2027

Because High School Overvaal 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
7, Reynold Straat, Falconridge, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Postal
28212 Sonlandpark 1944
Telephone
016 429 1792
Website
hsovervaal.co.za
Email
admin@hsovervaal.co.za
EMIS number
700330183

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Overvaal?
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 Overvaal directly, on 016 429 1792, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Overvaal?
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 Overvaal the best school in Vereeniging?
On the numbers that are published, High School Overvaal's 99.2% 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 Overvaal?
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 Overvaal?
High School Overvaal reported 781 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Overvaal?
Yes, High School Overvaal 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 Overvaal's matric results like?
High School Overvaal's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is High School Overvaal a public or private school?
High School Overvaal is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Overvaal?
You can call 016 429 1792. It is located at 7, Reynold Straat, Falconridge, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.
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