Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Vereeniging, Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

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Learners

Educators

QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

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Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary 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 Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School entered 66 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	102	92	90.2%
2024	90	75	83.3%
2025	66	64	97.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Geography led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	27	12	44.4%
Mathematical Literacy	59	58	98.3%
Physical Sciences	19	3	15.8%
Life Sciences	29	15	51.7%
Agricultural Sciences	6	4	66.7%
Accounting	11	7	63.6%
Business Studies	33	29	87.9%
Geography	8	8	100.0%
English First Additional Language	90	90	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng East district

Sicelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School, 2,125 compared with 558; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School's 558; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Randvaal Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,832 learners against Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School's 558; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Primary School De Deur teaches considerably more learners than Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School, 1,659 compared with 558; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School, 1,611 compared with 558; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School's 97%.

Vereeniging

Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,940 learners against Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School's 558; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Meyerton Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School, 1,611 compared with 558; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.2% against Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School's 97%.
Setlabotjha Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School, 1,588 compared with 558; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Thuto Lore Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School, 1,518 compared with 558; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.4% against Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School's 97%.
General Smuts High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,405 learners against Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School's 558; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.4% against Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School's 97%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School for 2027

Because Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School is a public school in Gauteng, 2027 admissions are handled through the province's online admissions system rather than the school itself. Apply via the Gauteng Online Admissions System; the 2027 window for Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026. Watch the video below for a walkthrough, or read the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for full details.

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

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 40, De Villiers Ave, Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Vereeniging
Postal: 87 Vereeniging 1930
Telephone: 016 421 3647
Email: navrae@vgim.co.za
EMIS number: 700330209

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary 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 Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School directly, on 016 421 3647, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary 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 Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School the best school in Vereeniging?

On the numbers that are published, Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School's 97% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of THUTO LORE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.4%.

How many other schools are there in Vereeniging besides Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vereeniging, including Tshepong Ext.1 Primary School.

How big are the classes at Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School?

Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School reported 558 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School?

Yes, Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary 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 Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School's matric results like?

Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97%, in 2025. That's up from 90.2% in 2023.

Is Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School a public or private school?

Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Vereeniging Gimnasium Secondary School?

You can call 016 421 3647. It is located at 40, De Villiers Ave, Vereeniging, Vereeniging, Vereeniging.