Public secondary school, technical specialisation · De Aar, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Veritas Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in De Aar, Veritas Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.
In 2025, 102 matric candidates from Veritas Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.2% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 | 59 | 62.8% |
| 2024 | 70 | 70 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 102 | 93 | 91.2% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Veritas Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| Business Studies | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 70 | 70 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Veritas Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.