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Valspan High School

Public secondary school · Null, Jan Kempdorp, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

In Null, Jan Kempdorp, Valspan High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 72.6%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Valspan High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Valspan High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Null, Jan Kempdorp. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges school fees.

847
Learners
26
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q3 school, Valspan High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Valspan High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Valspan High School entered 117 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 72.6% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023984444.9%
2024755168.0%
20251178572.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Valspan High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics77100.0%
Mathematical Literacy684667.6%
Physical Sciences7457.1%
Life Sciences462350.0%
Agricultural Sciences432762.8%
Accounting4375.0%
Business Studies13969.2%
Economics211152.4%
Geography574070.2%
History342470.6%
English First Additional Language7575100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Frances Baard (FB) district with Valspan High School.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,030 learners against Valspan High School's 847; is a public combined school, a different phase than Valspan High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (73.9% against Valspan High School's 72.6%).
  • Rietvale High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,492 learners against Valspan High School's 847; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.7% against Valspan High School's 72.6%.
  • Vuyolwethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Valspan High School, 1,478 compared with 847; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.5% against Valspan High School's 72.6%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against Valspan High School's 847; is a public primary school, a different phase than Valspan High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,454 learners against Valspan High School's 847; is a public primary school, a different phase than Valspan High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.

Jan Kempdorp

Zooming into Jan Kempdorp, here are 5 other schools to compare against Valspan High School.

  • Tlhwahalang Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,350 learners against Valspan High School's 847; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.1% against Valspan High School's 72.6%.
  • Valspan Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Valspan High School, 1,241 compared with 847; is a public combined school, a different phase than Valspan High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Jan Kempdorp Primary School is a similar size to Valspan High School, with 1,099 learners against 847; is a public primary school, a different phase than Valspan High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Vaalharts Gekombineerde School is a similar size to Valspan High School, with 872 learners against 847; is a public combined school, a different phase than Valspan High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.5% against Valspan High School's 72.6%.
  • Primary School Hartsvaal sits in roughly the same size range as Valspan High School, at 600 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Valspan High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
3188 Masakeng
Postal
Po Box 1124, Jan Kempdorp, 8550
Telephone
053 456 0941
EMIS number
300017409

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Valspan 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 Valspan High School directly, on 053 456 0941, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Valspan High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Valspan High School the best school in Jan Kempdorp?
On the numbers that are published, Valspan High School's matric pass rate of 72.6% is lower than VAALHARTS GEKOMBINEERDE SKOOL's 90.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Jan Kempdorp besides Valspan High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Jan Kempdorp, including Tlhwahalang Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Valspan High School?
Valspan High School reported 847 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Valspan High School?
Yes, Valspan 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 Valspan High School's matric results like?
Valspan High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.6%, in 2025. That's up from 44.9% in 2023.
Is Valspan High School a public or private school?
Valspan High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Valspan High School?
You can call 053 456 0941. It is located at 3188 Masakeng.
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