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Sapphire Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (1 circuit)

Sapphire Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark. Its last matric group achieved a 88.5% pass rate.

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

Located in Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark, Sapphire Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,326
Learners
41
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Sapphire Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Sapphire Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 148 learners from Sapphire Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317313175.7%
202413411082.1%
202514813188.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sapphire Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.3%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201995.0%
Mathematical Literacy1157867.8%
Physical Sciences201785.0%
Life Sciences624877.4%
Business Studies413585.4%
Economics643656.3%
Geography715577.5%
History705984.3%
English First Additional Language13513499.3%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Sapphire Secondary School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sapphire Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 1,326; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sapphire Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sapphire Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,326; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Sapphire Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is a similar size to Sapphire Secondary School, with 1,838 learners against 1,326; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sapphire Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sapphire Secondary School, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Sapphire Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sapphire Secondary School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Sapphire Secondary School's 88.5%.

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sapphire Secondary School, 1,911 compared with 1,326; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sapphire Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sapphire Secondary School, 1,907 compared with 1,326; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Sapphire Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is a similar size to Sapphire Secondary School, with 1,838 learners against 1,326; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sapphire Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sapphire Secondary School, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Sapphire Secondary School's 88.5%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sapphire Secondary School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Sapphire Secondary School's 88.5%.
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 Sapphire Secondary School for 2027

Sapphire Secondary 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
2071, Dan Mofokeng Street, Extension 4, Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
P.o Box 13643 Zuurfontein 1912
Telephone
082 556 2251
EMIS number
700321406

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sapphire 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 Sapphire Secondary School directly, on 082 556 2251, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sapphire 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 Sapphire Secondary School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Sapphire Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.5% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Sapphire Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sapphire Secondary School?
Sapphire Secondary School reported 1,326 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Sapphire Secondary School?
Yes, Sapphire 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 Sapphire Secondary School's matric results like?
Sapphire Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. That's up from 75.7% in 2023.
Is Sapphire Secondary School a public or private school?
Sapphire Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sapphire Secondary School?
You can call 082 556 2251. It is located at 2071, Dan Mofokeng Street, Extension 4, Bophelong, Vanderbijlpark.
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