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Veritas Secondary School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · De Aar, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district (Unknown circuit)

Veritas Secondary School is a public secondary school in De Aar. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.2%.

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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.

843
Learners
32
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Veritas Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023945962.8%
20247070100.0%
20251029391.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics121191.7%
Mathematical Literacy1111100.0%
Physical Sciences11981.8%
Business Studies1414100.0%
Economics1212100.0%
English First Additional Language7070100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) district with Veritas Secondary School.

  • Bongani Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Veritas Secondary School, 1,332 compared with 843; is a public primary school, a different phase than Veritas Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Carnarvon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Veritas Secondary School, 1,214 compared with 843; is a public primary school, a different phase than Veritas Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Lowryville Intermediate School teaches considerably more learners than Veritas Secondary School, 1,189 compared with 843; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Veritas Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Vaal-Oranje Primary School is a similar size to Veritas Secondary School, with 1,123 learners against 843; is a public primary school, a different phase than Veritas Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Douglas Primary School is a similar size to Veritas Secondary School, with 1,103 learners against 843, and is a public primary school, a different phase than Veritas Secondary School.

De Aar

And within De Aar itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • St Johns (Rc) Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Veritas Secondary School, at 1,081 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Veritas Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Alpha Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Veritas Secondary School, at 1,040 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Veritas Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kareeville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Veritas Secondary School, at 820 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Veritas Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Orion Secondary School is a similar size to Veritas Secondary School, with 816 learners against 843; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.9% against Veritas Secondary School's 91.2%.
  • Monwabisi Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Veritas Secondary School, at 647 learners; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.8% against Veritas Secondary School's 91.2%.
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
2 Angeline Street, Kareeville, De Aar, 7000
Postal
Po Box 782 De Aar 7000
Telephone
053 631 1720
EMIS number
300021405

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Veritas 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 Veritas Secondary School directly, on 053 631 1720, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Veritas 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 Veritas Secondary School the best school in De Aar?
On the numbers that are published, Veritas Secondary School's 91.2% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MONWABISI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 83.8%.
How many other schools are there in De Aar besides Veritas Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around De Aar, including St Johns (Rc) Primary School.
How big are the classes at Veritas Secondary School?
Veritas Secondary School reported 843 learners and 32 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 Veritas Secondary School?
No. Veritas Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Veritas Secondary School's matric results like?
Veritas Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.2%, in 2025. That's up from 62.8% in 2023.
Is Veritas Secondary School a public or private school?
Veritas Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Veritas Secondary School?
You can call 053 631 1720. It is located at 2 Angeline Street, Kareeville, De Aar, 7000.
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