S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find the key facts about S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Lebakgomo, Polokwane. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,544

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · No fee

Funding status

Technical

Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 234 learners from S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	254	212	83.5%
2024	251	231	92.0%
2025	234	205	87.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	142	121	85.2%
Physical Sciences	142	111	78.2%
Life Sciences	146	125	85.6%
Accounting	58	53	91.4%
Business Studies	22	21	95.5%
English First Additional Language	252	252	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Capricorn South district

Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School's 1,544; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School's 87.6%).
Northern Academy sits in roughly the same size range as S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School, at 2,010 learners; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School's 87.6%.
Molamo Primary School is a similar size to S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School, with 1,969 learners against 1,544; is a public primary school, a different phase than S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Makgongoana Secondary School is a similar size to S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School, with 1,836 learners against 1,544; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.9% against S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School's 87.6%).
Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School, at 1,821 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Polokwane

Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School's 1,544; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.2% against S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School's 87.6%).
Northern Academy sits in roughly the same size range as S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School, at 2,010 learners; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School's 87.6%.
Molamo Primary School is a similar size to S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School, with 1,969 learners against 1,544; is a public primary school, a different phase than S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Nirvana Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School, at 1,821 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Greenside Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School, at 1,780 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical 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: Lebowakgomo Next To Legislature Buildings
Postal: P/Bag X16; Lebowakgomo
Telephone: 015 633 5411
Website: sjvandermerwehigh.co.za
Email: sjvandermerweths@gmail.com
EMIS number: 923261270

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical 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 S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School directly, on 015 633 5411, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical 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 S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School the best school in Polokwane?

On the numbers that are published, S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.6% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.

How big are the classes at S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School?

S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School reported 1,544 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School?

No. S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School's matric results like?

S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.6%, in 2025. That's up from 83.5% in 2023.

Is S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School a public or private school?

S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact S.j. Van Der Merwe Technical Secondary School?

You can call 015 633 5411. It is located at Lebowakgomo Next To Legislature Buildings.