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Meyerton Secondary School

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

Meyerton Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Meyerton, Vereeniging. Its last matric group achieved a 82.2% pass rate.

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

In Meyerton, Vereeniging, Meyerton Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,611
Learners
49
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
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More about this school

  • The school (referred to as Meyerton High School) achieved a 79.7% matric pass rate in the 2024 NSC results, per a South African government media advisory covering the January 2025 SITA Cyberlab launch at the school (which provided internet connectivity, robotics training, and laptops).
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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Meyerton Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Meyerton Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 225 learners from Meyerton Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 82.2% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320614871.8%
202421717379.7%
202522518582.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Meyerton Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics653553.8%
Mathematical Literacy15413688.3%
Physical Sciences593457.6%
Life Sciences585086.2%
Accounting22731.8%
Business Studies757194.7%
Economics763647.4%
Geography1059186.7%
History847690.5%
English First Additional Language13813799.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng East district with Meyerton Secondary School.

  • Sicelo Primary School is a similar size to Meyerton Secondary School, with 2,125 learners against 1,611; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meyerton Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Meyerton Secondary School, at 1,940 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meyerton Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School is a similar size to Meyerton Secondary School, with 1,832 learners against 1,611; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meyerton Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is a similar size to Meyerton Secondary School, with 1,659 learners against 1,611; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meyerton Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ratanda Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Meyerton Secondary School, at 1,592 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85.9% against Meyerton Secondary School's 82.2%.

Vereeniging

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

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Meyerton Secondary School, at 1,940 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meyerton Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is a similar size to Meyerton Secondary School, with 1,588 learners against 1,611; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meyerton Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School is a similar size to Meyerton Secondary School, with 1,518 learners against 1,611; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Meyerton Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • General Smuts High School sits in roughly the same size range as Meyerton Secondary School, at 1,405 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.4% against Meyerton Secondary School's 82.2%.
  • Rust-Ter-Vaal Primary School is a similar size to Meyerton Secondary School, with 1,381 learners against 1,611; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meyerton Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Meyerton Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Meyerton Secondary School 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
48, Andrew Murray, Rothdene, Meyerton, Vereeniging
Postal
276 Rothdene 1964
Telephone
016 363 0304
EMIS number
700332117

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Meyerton Secondary School?
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 Meyerton Secondary School directly, on 016 363 0304, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Meyerton Secondary School?
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 Meyerton Secondary School the best school in Vereeniging?
On the numbers that are published, Meyerton Secondary School's matric pass rate of 82.2% is lower than THUTO LORE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 92.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vereeniging besides Meyerton Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Meyerton Secondary School?
Meyerton Secondary School reported 1,611 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Meyerton Secondary School?
Yes, Meyerton Secondary School 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 Meyerton Secondary School's matric results like?
Meyerton Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.2%, in 2025. That's up from 71.8% in 2023.
Is Meyerton Secondary School a public or private school?
Meyerton Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Meyerton Secondary School?
You can call 016 363 0304. It is located at 48, Andrew Murray, Rothdene, Meyerton, Vereeniging.
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