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Vingerkraal Secondary School

Public secondary school · Rhenosterkloof, Bela-Bela, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Vingerkraal Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Rhenosterkloof, Belabela. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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Vingerkraal Secondary School is a public secondary school in Rhenosterkloof, Belabela. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

69
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Vingerkraal Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 9 learners from Vingerkraal Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310990.0%
202499100.0%
202599100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vingerkraal Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy99100.0%
Agricultural Sciences99100.0%
Geography99100.0%
History99100.0%
English First Additional Language99100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

Here is how Vingerkraal Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Waterberg district.

  • Phagameng Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vingerkraal Secondary School, 2,114 compared with 69; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.7% against Vingerkraal Secondary School's 100%.
  • Nelsonskop Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vingerkraal Secondary School, 1,674 compared with 69; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vingerkraal Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vingerkraal Secondary School, 1,670 compared with 69; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Vingerkraal Secondary School's 100%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vingerkraal Secondary School, 1,620 compared with 69; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against Vingerkraal Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ditheku Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,575 learners against Vingerkraal Secondary School's 69; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vingerkraal Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bela-Bela

Zooming into Bela-Bela, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vingerkraal Secondary School.

  • Bela-Bela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,182 learners against Vingerkraal Secondary School's 69; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.1% against Vingerkraal Secondary School's 100%.
  • Albert Lithuli Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,108 learners against Vingerkraal Secondary School's 69; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vingerkraal Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jinnah Park Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vingerkraal Secondary School, 1,056 compared with 69; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vingerkraal Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matamela Ramaphosa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 926 learners against Vingerkraal Secondary School's 69, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Primary School Warmbad is noticeably bigger, teaching 791 learners against Vingerkraal Secondary School's 69; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vingerkraal Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Vingerkraal Secondary School for 2027

Because Vingerkraal Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Farm
Postal
Po Box 1268
Telephone
071 146 8786
EMIS number
991104402

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vingerkraal 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 Vingerkraal Secondary School directly, on 071 146 8786, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vingerkraal Secondary 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 Vingerkraal Secondary School the best school in Bela-Bela?
On the numbers that are published, Vingerkraal Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BELA-BELA at 71.1%.
How many other schools are there in Bela-Bela besides Vingerkraal Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bela-Bela, including Bela-Bela.
How big are the classes at Vingerkraal Secondary School?
Vingerkraal Secondary School reported 69 learners and 4 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 Vingerkraal Secondary School?
No. Vingerkraal Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vingerkraal Secondary School's matric results like?
Vingerkraal Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 90% in 2023.
Is Vingerkraal Secondary School a public or private school?
Vingerkraal Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vingerkraal Secondary School?
You can call 071 146 8786. It is located at Farm.
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