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High School Transvalia

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

High School Transvalia is a public secondary school in Vanderbijlpark. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.6%.

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Located in Vanderbijlpark, High School Transvalia is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,198
Learners
58
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Transvalia entered 209 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.6% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320920397.1%
202422922096.1%
202520920698.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Transvalia offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1089688.9%
Mathematical Literacy12112099.2%
Physical Sciences746283.8%
Life Sciences857689.4%
Accounting383797.4%
Business Studies897280.9%
Economics242291.7%
Geography3535100.0%
English First Additional Language229229100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Transvalia, 1,911 compared with 1,198; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Transvalia; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Transvalia, 1,907 compared with 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.1% against High School Transvalia's 98.6%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Transvalia, 1,838 compared with 1,198; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Transvalia; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against High School Transvalia's 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against High School Transvalia's 98.6%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against High School Transvalia's 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against High School Transvalia's 98.6%).

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Transvalia, 1,911 compared with 1,198; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Transvalia; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Transvalia, 1,907 compared with 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.1% against High School Transvalia's 98.6%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Transvalia, 1,838 compared with 1,198; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Transvalia; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against High School Transvalia's 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against High School Transvalia's 98.6%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against High School Transvalia's 1,198; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.1% against High School Transvalia's 98.6%).
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 Transvalia for 2027

As a public school, High School Transvalia follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1, C/O Schuman And Bach Street, Sw 5, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
Post Box 12012 Lumier 1905
Telephone
016 932 1155
Website
hstransvalia.co.za
Email
valia@hstransvalia.co.za
EMIS number
700330191

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Transvalia?
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 Transvalia directly, on 016 932 1155, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Transvalia?
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 Transvalia the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, High School Transvalia's 98.6% 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 Transvalia?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Transvalia?
High School Transvalia reported 1,198 learners and 58 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Transvalia?
Yes, High School Transvalia 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 Transvalia's matric results like?
High School Transvalia's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.1% since 2023.
Is High School Transvalia a public or private school?
High School Transvalia is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Transvalia?
You can call 016 932 1155. It is located at 1, C/O Schuman And Bach Street, Sw 5, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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