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Vaaloewer Combined School

Public combined school, comprehensive specialisation · Coverdale, Bloemhof, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati district (Unknown circuit)

Vaaloewer Combined School is a public combined school based in Coverdale, Bloemhof. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.1%.

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

In Coverdale, Bloemhof, Vaaloewer Combined School operates as a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

554
Learners
26
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Comprehensive
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Vaaloewer Combined School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 29 learners from Vaaloewer Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.1% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023472859.6%
2024241979.2%
2025292793.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vaaloewer Combined School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy242395.8%
Life Sciences8337.5%
Accounting161168.8%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Economics151386.7%
History9888.9%
English First Additional Language1313100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Dr Ruth S Mompati district

Here is how Vaaloewer Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Dr Ruth S Mompati district.

  • Kwala-Kitso Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Vaaloewer Combined School's 554; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vaaloewer Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Le-Rona Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,661 learners against Vaaloewer Combined School's 554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaaloewer Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against Vaaloewer Combined School's 93.1%).
  • Itshupeng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaaloewer Combined School, 1,542 compared with 554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaaloewer Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.6% against Vaaloewer Combined School's 93.1%.
  • Ikgomotseng Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaaloewer Combined School, 1,534 compared with 554; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vaaloewer Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ipelegeng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,532 learners against Vaaloewer Combined School's 554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaaloewer Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89.6% against Vaaloewer Combined School's 93.1%.

Bloemhof

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

  • Gaopalelwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaaloewer Combined School, 1,511 compared with 554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaaloewer Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.4% against Vaaloewer Combined School's 93.1%.
  • Thutolore Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaaloewer Combined School, 1,225 compared with 554; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vaaloewer Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.9% against Vaaloewer Combined School's 93.1%).
  • Matlhajaneng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,127 learners against Vaaloewer Combined School's 554; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vaaloewer Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Tshenolo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 983 learners against Vaaloewer Combined School's 554; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vaaloewer Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Bloemhof Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaaloewer Combined School, 981 compared with 554; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vaaloewer Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Vaaloewer Combined School for 2027

As a public school, Vaaloewer Combined School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4 Vogt Street, Coverdale, Bloemhof, 3747
Postal
P.o.box 149, Bloemhof, 2660
Telephone
053 433 0621
EMIS number
600102298

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vaaloewer Combined 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 Vaaloewer Combined School directly, on 053 433 0621, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vaaloewer Combined 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Vaaloewer Combined School the best school in Bloemhof?
On the numbers that are published, Vaaloewer Combined School's 93.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of THUTOLORE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.9%.
How many other schools are there in Bloemhof besides Vaaloewer Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Bloemhof, including Gaopalelwe Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Vaaloewer Combined School?
Vaaloewer Combined School reported 554 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Vaaloewer Combined School?
No. Vaaloewer Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vaaloewer Combined School's matric results like?
Vaaloewer Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.1%, in 2025. That's up from 59.6% in 2023.
Is Vaaloewer Combined School a public or private school?
Vaaloewer Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vaaloewer Combined School?
You can call 053 433 0621. It is located at 4 Vogt Street, Coverdale, Bloemhof, 3747.
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