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The Vaal High School

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

The Vaal High School is a public secondary school in Vanderbijlpark. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 90.4%.

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

Located in Vanderbijlpark, The Vaal High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,422
Learners
55
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

The Vaal 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 The Vaal 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, 208 matric candidates from The Vaal High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 90.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317414482.8%
202427020575.9%
202520818890.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, The Vaal High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics854957.6%
Mathematical Literacy20816679.8%
Physical Sciences773140.3%
Life Sciences976567.0%
Accounting512141.2%
Business Studies13710073.0%
Economics724663.9%
Geography3838100.0%
History956972.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

Here is how The Vaal High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sedibeng West district.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is a similar size to The Vaal High School, with 1,911 learners against 1,422; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Vaal High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is a similar size to The Vaal High School, with 1,907 learners against 1,422; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against The Vaal High School's 90.4%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is a similar size to The Vaal High School, with 1,838 learners against 1,422; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Vaal High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as The Vaal High School, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against The Vaal High School's 90.4%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as The Vaal High School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against The Vaal High School's 90.4%.

Vanderbijlpark

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

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is a similar size to The Vaal High School, with 1,911 learners against 1,422; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Vaal High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is a similar size to The Vaal High School, with 1,907 learners against 1,422; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against The Vaal High School's 90.4%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is a similar size to The Vaal High School, with 1,838 learners against 1,422; is a public primary school, a different phase than The Vaal High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as The Vaal High School, at 1,767 learners; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against The Vaal High School's 90.4%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as The Vaal High School, at 1,686 learners; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against The Vaal High School's 90.4%.
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 The Vaal High School for 2027

As a public school, The Vaal High School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
111, Joseph Addison, Sw1, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
55 Vanderbijlpark 1911
Telephone
016 931 1448
Website
vaalhighschool.co.za
Email
info@vaalhighschool.co.za
EMIS number
700330662

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Vaal 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 The Vaal High School directly, on 016 931 1448, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Vaal 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 The Vaal High School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, The Vaal High School's matric pass rate of 90.4% 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 The Vaal High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at The Vaal High School?
The Vaal High School reported 1,422 learners and 55 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 The Vaal High School?
Yes, The Vaal 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 The Vaal High School's matric results like?
The Vaal High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.4%, in 2025. That's up from 82.8% in 2023.
Is The Vaal High School a public or private school?
The Vaal High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact The Vaal High School?
You can call 016 931 1448. It is located at 111, Joseph Addison, Sw1, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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