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Rotterdam Secondary School

Public secondary school · Rotterdamvillage, Vuyani, Limpopo · Mopani East district (Unknown circuit)

Rotterdam Secondary School is a public secondary school in Rotterdamvillage, Vuyani. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 69.1%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Rotterdam Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Rotterdamvillage, Vuyani, Rotterdam Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

685
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Rotterdam Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 94 matric candidates from Rotterdam Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 69.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023443272.7%
2024473268.1%
2025946569.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Rotterdam Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics291137.9%
Mathematical Literacy181688.9%
Physical Sciences251248.0%
Life Sciences473574.5%
Agricultural Sciences262388.5%
Accounting66100.0%
Geography161593.8%
History211885.7%
English First Additional Language4747100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Mopani East district with Rotterdam Secondary School.

  • Primary School Kremetart teaches considerably more learners than Rotterdam Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 685; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rotterdam Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ntshuxeko Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Rotterdam Secondary School's 685; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.2% against Rotterdam Secondary School's 69.1%.
  • Majeje Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Rotterdam Secondary School, 1,937 compared with 685; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Rotterdam Secondary School's 69.1%.
  • Motloboni Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Rotterdam Secondary School, 1,855 compared with 685; is a public combined school, a different phase than Rotterdam Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Rotterdam Secondary School's 69.1%.
  • Vuxeni Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,829 learners against Rotterdam Secondary School's 685; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91% against Rotterdam Secondary School's 69.1%.

Vuyani

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

  • Mahochomba Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rotterdam Secondary School, at 766 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rotterdam Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ximuwini Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Rotterdam Secondary School, at 623 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rotterdam Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Duvula Mahuntsi Secondary School is a similar size to Rotterdam Secondary School, with 541 learners against 685; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.5% against Rotterdam Secondary School's 69.1%.
  • Dumani Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 400 learners against Rotterdam Secondary School's 685; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rotterdam Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mahuntsi Primary School teaches fewer learners than Rotterdam Secondary School, 399 compared with 685; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rotterdam Secondary School; and charges no school fees, 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 Rotterdam Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Rotterdam Secondary School follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Vuyani Tribal; Authority;
Postal
P/Bag X1636; Vuyani
Telephone
015 874 0065
EMIS number
912520710

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam Secondary School directly, on 015 874 0065, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam Secondary School the best school in Vuyani?
On the numbers that are published, Rotterdam Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69.1% is lower than DUVULA MAHUNTSI's 89.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vuyani besides Rotterdam Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Vuyani, including Mahochomba.
How big are the classes at Rotterdam Secondary School?
Rotterdam Secondary School reported 685 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 46 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 Rotterdam Secondary School?
No. Rotterdam Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Rotterdam Secondary School's matric results like?
Rotterdam Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.1%, in 2025. That's down from 72.7% in 2023.
Is Rotterdam Secondary School a public or private school?
Rotterdam Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rotterdam Secondary School?
You can call 015 874 0065. It is located at Vuyani Tribal; Authority;.
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