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Vaalrivier High School

Public secondary school · Barkly Wes, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

Vaalrivier High School is a public secondary school in Barkly Wes. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 85.7%.

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

Located in Barkly Wes, Vaalrivier High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q5.

436
Learners
17
Educators
QQ5 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q5 no-fee school, Vaalrivier High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 28 matric candidates from Vaalrivier High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.7% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023242395.8%
2024343088.2%
2025282485.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vaalrivier High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10550.0%
Mathematical Literacy242187.5%
Physical Sciences8562.5%
Life Sciences131076.9%
Accounting44100.0%
History302893.3%
English First Additional Language3434100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

Here is how Vaalrivier High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Frances Baard (FB) district.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Vaalrivier High School, 2,030 compared with 436; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vaalrivier High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Vaalrivier High School's 85.7%.
  • Rietvale High School teaches considerably more learners than Vaalrivier High School, 1,492 compared with 436; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.7% against Vaalrivier High School's 85.7%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,478 learners against Vaalrivier High School's 436; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.5% against Vaalrivier High School's 85.7%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaalrivier High School, 1,464 compared with 436; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vaalrivier High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaalrivier High School, 1,454 compared with 436; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vaalrivier High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Barkly Wes

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

  • Barkly Wes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaalrivier High School, 1,142 compared with 436; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vaalrivier High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Mosalakae Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vaalrivier High School, 1,057 compared with 436; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vaalrivier High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Boresetse Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,055 learners against Vaalrivier High School's 436; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.6% against Vaalrivier High School's 85.7%).
  • Barkly West Higher Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 839 learners against Vaalrivier High School's 436; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vaalrivier High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Barkly West High School teaches considerably more learners than Vaalrivier High School, 619 compared with 436; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.8% against Vaalrivier High School's 85.7%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Garnet Street, Barkley Wes, Barkly West, 8375
Postal
Po Box 53 Barkly Wes 8375
Telephone
082 548 2232
EMIS number
300013402

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vaalrivier 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 Vaalrivier High School directly, on 082 548 2232, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vaalrivier 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 Vaalrivier High School the best school in Barkly Wes?
On the numbers that are published, Vaalrivier High School's matric pass rate of 85.7% is lower than BARKLY WEST HIGH SCHOOL's 90.8%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Barkly Wes besides Vaalrivier High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Barkly Wes, including Barkly Wes Primêre Skool.
How big are the classes at Vaalrivier High School?
Vaalrivier High School reported 436 learners and 17 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 Vaalrivier High School?
No. Vaalrivier High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q5 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vaalrivier High School's matric results like?
Vaalrivier High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.7%, in 2025. That's down from 95.8% in 2023.
Is Vaalrivier High School a public or private school?
Vaalrivier High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vaalrivier High School?
You can call 082 548 2232. It is located at Garnet Street, Barkley Wes, Barkly West, 8375.
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