Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Gauteng / Vanderbijlpark / High School Suiderlig

High School Suiderlig

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

High School Suiderlig is a public secondary school based in Vanderbijlpark. Its most recent matric class posted a 95.7% pass rate.

Is any information about High School Suiderlig wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

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

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

1,014
Learners
38
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Listed under the Emfuleni Local Municipality's school directory, confirming its location within Emfuleni (Vanderbijlpark), Sedibeng District, Gauteng.
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 185 matric candidates from High School Suiderlig sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.7% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317215992.4%
202415815598.1%
202518517795.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics787292.3%
Mathematical Literacy8181100.0%
Physical Sciences605591.7%
Life Sciences858094.1%
Accounting433683.7%
Business Studies10710497.2%
Economics534686.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with High School Suiderlig.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Suiderlig, 1,911 compared with 1,014; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Suiderlig; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Suiderlig, 1,907 compared with 1,014; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.1% against High School Suiderlig's 95.7%).
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Suiderlig, 1,838 compared with 1,014; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Suiderlig; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against High School Suiderlig's 1,014; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against High School Suiderlig's 95.7%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against High School Suiderlig's 1,014; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against High School Suiderlig's 95.7%).

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Suiderlig, 1,911 compared with 1,014; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Suiderlig; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Suiderlig, 1,907 compared with 1,014; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.1% against High School Suiderlig's 95.7%).
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Suiderlig, 1,838 compared with 1,014; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Suiderlig; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against High School Suiderlig's 1,014; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against High School Suiderlig's 95.7%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against High School Suiderlig's 1,014; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against High School Suiderlig's 95.7%).
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 Suiderlig for 2027

Because High School Suiderlig 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
20, Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard, Ce1, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
X022 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Telephone
016 933 9615
EMIS number
700320036

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Online

Website and social media

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Suiderlig?
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 Suiderlig directly, on 016 933 9615, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Suiderlig?
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 Suiderlig the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, High School Suiderlig's matric pass rate of 95.7% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides High School Suiderlig?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Suiderlig?
High School Suiderlig reported 1,014 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Suiderlig?
Yes, High School Suiderlig 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 Suiderlig's matric results like?
High School Suiderlig's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.7%, in 2025. That's up from 92.4% in 2023.
Is High School Suiderlig a public or private school?
High School Suiderlig is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Suiderlig?
You can call 016 933 9615. It is located at 20, Jan Van Riebeeck Boulevard, Ce1, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
Related

Related schools in Vanderbijlpark

A few other schools in the Vanderbijlpark area: