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Overvaal Private School

Private secondary school, comprehensive specialisation · Irene Park, Klerksdorp, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda district (Unknown circuit)

Overvaal Private School is a private secondary school based in Irene Park, Klerksdorp. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.1% pass rate.

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

In Irene Park, Klerksdorp, Overvaal Private School operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

74
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Overvaal Private School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Overvaal Private School directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 17 learners from Overvaal Private School who wrote matric in 2025, 94.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023151386.7%
202413969.2%
2025171694.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Overvaal Private School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy131076.9%
Business Studies12650.0%
Geography4375.0%
English First Additional Language22100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Kenneth Kaunda district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Dr Kenneth Kaunda district with Overvaal Private School.

  • Promosa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Overvaal Private School, 1,835 compared with 74; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boitshoko Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Overvaal Private School, 1,684 compared with 74; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Overvaal Private School's 94.1%.
  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Overvaal Private School's 74; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Are- Fadimeheng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,628 learners against Overvaal Private School's 74; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Overvaal Private School's 94.1%.
  • Tshebedisano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Overvaal Private School, 1,620 compared with 74; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.7% against Overvaal Private School's 94.1%).

Klerksdorp

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

  • Excelsiors Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Overvaal Private School's 74; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Klerksdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Overvaal Private School, 1,260 compared with 74; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.9% against Overvaal Private School's 94.1%).
  • Hoër Tegniese School Klerksdorp teaches considerably more learners than Overvaal Private School, 1,181 compared with 74; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.5% against Overvaal Private School's 94.1%).
  • Bakang Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,009 learners against Overvaal Private School's 74; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Prestige Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,009 learners against Overvaal Private School's 74; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.6% against Overvaal Private School's 94.1%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
5 Cuckoo Street, Flamewood, Klerksdorp, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 7109, Flamwood, 2571
Telephone
018 464 4799
EMIS number
600104247

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Overvaal Private 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 Overvaal Private School directly, on 018 464 4799, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Overvaal Private 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 Overvaal Private School the best school in Klerksdorp?
On the numbers that are published, Overvaal Private School's matric pass rate of 94.1% is lower than KLERKSDORP SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Klerksdorp besides Overvaal Private School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Klerksdorp, including Excelsiors Primary.
How big are the classes at Overvaal Private School?
Overvaal Private School reported 74 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Overvaal Private School?
Yes. As a private school, Overvaal Private School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Overvaal Private School's matric results like?
Overvaal Private School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.1%, in 2025. That's up from 86.7% in 2023.
Is Overvaal Private School a public or private school?
Overvaal Private School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Overvaal Private School?
You can call 018 464 4799. It is located at 5 Cuckoo Street, Flamewood, Klerksdorp, 3747.
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