Public secondary school · Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Gauteng · Sedibeng East district (3 circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 62 | 81.6% |
| 2024 | 60 | 54 | 90.0% |
| 2025 | 92 | 85 | 92.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Rust-Ter-Vaal Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 6 | 30.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 41 | 41 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 17 | 10 | 58.8% |
| Life Sciences | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| Business Studies | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 32 | 26 | 81.3% |
| History | 54 | 54 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.