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High School Vanderbijlpark

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

Welcome to High School Vanderbijlpark, a public secondary school serving Vanderbijlpark. Its most recent matric class posted a 75.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Vanderbijlpark, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

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

1,493
Learners
48
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 Vanderbijlpark 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 Vanderbijlpark for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Vanderbijlpark entered 138 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 75.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023866777.9%
2024796886.1%
202513810475.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Vanderbijlpark reported results in 7 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302376.7%
Mathematical Literacy494795.9%
Physical Sciences251664.0%
Life Sciences544888.9%
Business Studies513874.5%
Geography2424100.0%
English First Additional Language66100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Vanderbijlpark, at 1,911 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Vanderbijlpark; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Vanderbijlpark, at 1,907 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against High School Vanderbijlpark's 75.4%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Vanderbijlpark, at 1,838 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Vanderbijlpark; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to High School Vanderbijlpark, with 1,767 learners against 1,493; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against High School Vanderbijlpark's 75.4%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to High School Vanderbijlpark, with 1,686 learners against 1,493; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against High School Vanderbijlpark's 75.4%.

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Vanderbijlpark, at 1,911 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Vanderbijlpark; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Vanderbijlpark, at 1,907 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against High School Vanderbijlpark's 75.4%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Vanderbijlpark, at 1,838 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Vanderbijlpark; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is a similar size to High School Vanderbijlpark, with 1,767 learners against 1,493; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against High School Vanderbijlpark's 75.4%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is a similar size to High School Vanderbijlpark, with 1,686 learners against 1,493; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against High School Vanderbijlpark's 75.4%.
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 Vanderbijlpark for 2027

High School Vanderbijlpark 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
7, Shakespearestraat, Cw6, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
Posbus 76 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Telephone
016 931 1670
EMIS number
700320044

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Vanderbijlpark?
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 Vanderbijlpark directly, on 016 931 1670, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Vanderbijlpark?
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 Vanderbijlpark the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, High School Vanderbijlpark's matric pass rate of 75.4% 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 Vanderbijlpark?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Vanderbijlpark?
High School Vanderbijlpark reported 1,493 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Vanderbijlpark?
Yes, High School Vanderbijlpark 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 Vanderbijlpark's matric results like?
High School Vanderbijlpark's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 77.9% since 2023.
Is High School Vanderbijlpark a public or private school?
High School Vanderbijlpark is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Vanderbijlpark?
You can call 016 931 1670. It is located at 7, Shakespearestraat, Cw6, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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