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High School Voortrekker

Public secondary school · Boksburg, Boksburg, Gauteng · Ekurhuleni South district (5 circuit)

Welcome to High School Voortrekker, a public secondary school serving Boksburg. It currently teaches around 1,468 learners.

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

1,468
Learners
57
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 Voortrekker 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 Voortrekker for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Ekurhuleni South district

5 other schools in Ekurhuleni South district, for comparison against High School Voortrekker.

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against High School Voortrekker's 1,468; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Voortrekker doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than High School Voortrekker, 2,533 compared with 1,468; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekker; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Opelweg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Voortrekker, 2,474 compared with 1,468; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekker; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Goede Hoop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Voortrekker, 2,471 compared with 1,468; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekker; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Eden-Ridge High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,435 learners against High School Voortrekker's 1,468; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Voortrekker doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Boksburg

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

  • Windmill Park Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 3,023 learners against High School Voortrekker's 1,468; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 72.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Voortrekker doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Primary School Van Dyk teaches considerably more learners than High School Voortrekker, 2,533 compared with 1,468; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekker; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Sunward Park High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,411 learners against High School Voortrekker's 1,468; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 98.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point High School Voortrekker doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mampudi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,192 learners against High School Voortrekker's 1,468; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekker; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Bopang-Kgotso Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,176 learners against High School Voortrekker's 1,468; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Voortrekker; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Voortrekker for 2027

High School Voortrekker 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
5, Voortrekker Street, Boksburg Central, Boksburg, Boksburg
Postal
Po Box 45 Boksburg 1460
Telephone
011 917 9587
Website
voortrekkerhs.co.za
Email
info@voortrekkerhs.co.za
EMIS number
700160614

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Voortrekker?
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 Voortrekker directly, on 011 917 9587, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Voortrekker?
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 Voortrekker the best school in Boksburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for High School Voortrekker to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Boksburg besides High School Voortrekker?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Boksburg, including Windmill Park Secondary School.
How big are the classes at High School Voortrekker?
High School Voortrekker reported 1,468 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Voortrekker?
Yes, High School Voortrekker 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 Voortrekker's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for High School Voortrekker.
Is High School Voortrekker a public or private school?
High School Voortrekker is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Voortrekker?
You can call 011 917 9587. It is located at 5, Voortrekker Street, Boksburg Central, Boksburg, Boksburg.
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