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Suncrest High School

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

Suncrest High School is a public secondary school based in Vanderbijlpark. Its last matric group achieved a 89% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Suncrest High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Vanderbijlpark, Suncrest High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,090
Learners
48
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Suncrest High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Suncrest High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 155 matric candidates from Suncrest High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 89% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317716593.2%
202417015792.4%
202515513889.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Suncrest High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 94.7% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics764964.5%
Mathematical Literacy948994.7%
Physical Sciences352365.7%
Life Sciences807593.8%
Accounting352880.0%
Business Studies978991.8%
Economics635892.1%
Geography343294.1%
History464087.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

5 other schools in Sedibeng West district, for comparison against Suncrest High School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Suncrest High School, 1,911 compared with 1,090; is a public primary school, a different phase than Suncrest High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Suncrest High School, 1,907 compared with 1,090; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Suncrest High School's 89%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Suncrest High School, 1,838 compared with 1,090; is a public primary school, a different phase than Suncrest High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Suncrest High School's 1,090; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Suncrest High School's 89%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Suncrest High School's 1,090; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Suncrest High School's 89%.

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Suncrest High School, 1,911 compared with 1,090; is a public primary school, a different phase than Suncrest High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Suncrest High School, 1,907 compared with 1,090; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Suncrest High School's 89%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Suncrest High School, 1,838 compared with 1,090; is a public primary school, a different phase than Suncrest High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Suncrest High School's 1,090; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Suncrest High School's 89%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,686 learners against Suncrest High School's 1,090; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Suncrest High School's 89%.
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 Suncrest High School for 2027

Suncrest High 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
01, Andries Potgieter, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
12097 Lumier Vanderbijlpark 1905
Telephone
016 932 5664
Website
suncresthighschool.co.za
Email
suncresthigh@cyberserv.co.za
EMIS number
700330654

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Suncrest High 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 Suncrest High School directly, on 016 932 5664, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Suncrest High 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 Suncrest High School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Suncrest High School's matric pass rate of 89% 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 Suncrest High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Suncrest High School?
Suncrest High School reported 1,090 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Suncrest High School?
Yes, Suncrest High 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 Suncrest High School's matric results like?
Suncrest High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89%, in 2025. That's down from 93.2% in 2023.
Is Suncrest High School a public or private school?
Suncrest High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Suncrest High School?
You can call 016 932 5664. It is located at 01, Andries Potgieter, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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