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Velddrif High School

Public combined school · Velddrif, Velddrif, Western Cape · West Coast district (2 circuit)

In Velddrif, Velddrif High School operates as a public combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 88.4% pass rate.

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

Velddrif High School is a public combined school serving families in and around Velddrif. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

504
Learners
21
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Velddrif 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 Velddrif High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Velddrif High School entered 43 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.4% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023373491.9%
2024343088.2%
2025433888.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Velddrif High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12433.3%
Mathematical Literacy2222100.0%
Physical Sciences9444.4%
Life Sciences14857.1%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies2525100.0%
Geography2828100.0%
English First Additional Language3434100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

West Coast district

5 other schools in West Coast district, for comparison against Velddrif High School.

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Velddrif High School, 1,897 compared with 504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Velddrif High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Velddrif High School, 1,816 compared with 504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Velddrif High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Velddrif High School's 504; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Velddrif High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.9% against Velddrif High School's 88.4%.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Velddrif High School's 504; is a public primary school, a different phase than Velddrif High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,648 learners against Velddrif High School's 504; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Velddrif High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Velddrif High School's 88.4%.

Velddrif

Zooming into Velddrif, here are 2 other schools to compare against Velddrif High School.

  • Noordhoek Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Velddrif High School, 1,191 compared with 504; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Velddrif High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Slimkoppies Privaatskool Combined School teaches fewer learners than Velddrif High School, 91 compared with 504, and is a intermediate school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Velddrif High School for 2027

Velddrif High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
H/V Voortrekker & Lelielaan Velddrif 7365
Postal
Posbus 32 Velddrif Unknown 7365
Telephone
022 783 0028
Website
hsvelddrif.co.za
Email
velddrifskool@gmail.com
EMIS number
133312257

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Velddrif 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 Velddrif High School directly, on 022 783 0028, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Velddrif 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Velddrif High School the best school in Velddrif?
Velddrif High School's most recent matric pass rate was 88.4%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Velddrif besides Velddrif High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Velddrif, including Noordhoek PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Velddrif High School?
Velddrif High School reported 504 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Velddrif High School?
Yes, Velddrif 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 Velddrif High School's matric results like?
Velddrif High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.4%, in 2025. That's down from 91.9% in 2023.
Is Velddrif High School a public or private school?
Velddrif High School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Velddrif High School?
You can call 022 783 0028. It is located at H/V Voortrekker & Lelielaan Velddrif 7365.
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