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Rusoord Intermediate School

Public combined school · Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (2 circuit)

In Vereeniging, Rusoord Intermediate School operates as a public combined school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 73.9%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Rusoord Intermediate School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Rusoord Intermediate School is a public combined school serving families in and around Vereeniging. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges school fees.

518
Learners
18
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q1 school, Rusoord Intermediate School 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 Rusoord Intermediate School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 69 matric candidates from Rusoord Intermediate School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 73.9% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023473574.5%
2024474289.4%
2025695173.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rusoord Intermediate School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy474187.2%
Life Sciences281242.9%
Business Studies474187.2%
Economics19736.8%
English First Additional Language4747100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Here is how Rusoord Intermediate School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng East district.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Rusoord Intermediate School's 518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusoord Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rusoord Intermediate School, 1,940 compared with 518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusoord Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rusoord Intermediate School, 1,832 compared with 518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusoord Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Rusoord Intermediate School's 518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusoord Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Rusoord Intermediate School's 518; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rusoord Intermediate School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.2% against Rusoord Intermediate School's 73.9%.

Vereeniging

Zooming into Vereeniging, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rusoord Intermediate School.

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rusoord Intermediate School, 1,940 compared with 518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusoord Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Rusoord Intermediate School's 518; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rusoord Intermediate School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 82.2% against Rusoord Intermediate School's 73.9%.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,588 learners against Rusoord Intermediate School's 518; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rusoord Intermediate School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Rusoord Intermediate School's 518; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rusoord Intermediate School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.4% against Rusoord Intermediate School's 73.9%.
  • General Smuts High School teaches considerably more learners than Rusoord Intermediate School, 1,405 compared with 518; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Rusoord Intermediate School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.4% against Rusoord Intermediate School's 73.9%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Rusoord Intermediate School for 2027

Rusoord Intermediate School 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
425, Irp 425 Heidelberg Road, Schikfontein, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Postal
3365 Vereeniging 1930
Telephone
016 424 6007
EMIS number
700331280

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rusoord Intermediate 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 Rusoord Intermediate School directly, on 016 424 6007, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rusoord Intermediate School?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Rusoord Intermediate School the best school in Vereeniging?
On the numbers that are published, Rusoord Intermediate School's matric pass rate of 73.9% 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 Rusoord Intermediate School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.
How big are the classes at Rusoord Intermediate School?
Rusoord Intermediate School reported 518 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Rusoord Intermediate School?
Yes, Rusoord Intermediate 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 Rusoord Intermediate School's matric results like?
Rusoord Intermediate School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 73.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 74.5% since 2023.
Is Rusoord Intermediate School a public or private school?
Rusoord Intermediate School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rusoord Intermediate School?
You can call 016 424 6007. It is located at 425, Irp 425 Heidelberg Road, Schikfontein, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.
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