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Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School

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

In Vereeniging, Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 92.4% pass rate.

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

Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Vereeniging. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

773
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary 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 Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 92 matric candidates from Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.4% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023766281.6%
2024605490.0%
2025928592.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics20630.0%
Mathematical Literacy4141100.0%
Physical Sciences171058.8%
Life Sciences191894.7%
Business Studies1616100.0%
Geography322681.3%
History5454100.0%
English First Additional Language1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

5 other schools in Sedibeng East district, for comparison against Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School.

  • Sicelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,125 learners against Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Randvaal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School, 1,832 compared with 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Primary School De Deur is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,659 learners against Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's 773; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's 92.4%.

Vereeniging

Zooming into Vereeniging, here are 5 other schools to compare against Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School.

  • Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School, 1,940 compared with 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Meyerton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,611 learners against Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's 773; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's 92.4%.
  • Setlabotjha Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,588 learners against Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's 773; is a public primary school, a different phase than Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Thuto Lore Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,518 learners against Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's 773; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.4% against Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's 92.4%).
  • General Smuts High School teaches considerably more learners than Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School, 1,405 compared with 773; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.4% against Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's 92.4%.
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 Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School for 2027

Because Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
2, Jakaranda Avenue, Rust-Ter-Vaal, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Telephone
016 023 0580
EMIS number
700400673

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Rust-Ter-Vaal 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 Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School directly, on 016 023 0580, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School the best school in Vereeniging?
On the numbers that are published, Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's 92.4% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of THUTO LORE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.4%.
How many other schools are there in Vereeniging besides Rust-Ter-Vaal 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 Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School?
Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School reported 773 learners and 30 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 Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School?
Yes, Rust-Ter-Vaal 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 Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's matric results like?
Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.4%, in 2025. That's up from 81.6% in 2023.
Is Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School a public or private school?
Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School?
You can call 016 023 0580. It is located at 2, Jakaranda Avenue, Rust-Ter-Vaal, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.
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