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Virginia S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Virginia Central, Virginia, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (9 circuit)

Virginia S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Virginia Central, Virginia. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 86.6%.

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

In Virginia Central, Virginia, Virginia S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

623
Learners
24
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Virginia S/S Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Virginia S/S Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 82 matric candidates from Virginia S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 86.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023474085.1%
2024585391.4%
2025827186.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Virginia S/S Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics24520.8%
Mathematical Literacy343191.2%
Physical Sciences151280.0%
Life Sciences1515100.0%
Agricultural Sciences302170.0%
Accounting151386.7%
Business Studies434093.0%
Economics433683.7%
Geography434093.0%
History282796.4%
English First Additional Language1515100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Here is how Virginia S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Lejweleputswa district.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Virginia S/S Secondary School, 1,898 compared with 623; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Virginia S/S Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,749 learners against Virginia S/S Secondary School's 623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Virginia S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Virginia S/S Secondary School, 1,677 compared with 623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Virginia S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Virginia S/S Secondary School, 1,653 compared with 623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Virginia S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,631 learners against Virginia S/S Secondary School's 623; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Virginia S/S Secondary School's 86.6%.

Virginia

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

  • Harmonie P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,300 learners against Virginia S/S Secondary School's 623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Virginia S/S Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Marematlou S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,284 learners against Virginia S/S Secondary School's 623; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.7% against Virginia S/S Secondary School's 86.6%.
  • Phahamisanang P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,259 learners against Virginia S/S Secondary School's 623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Virginia S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mamello S/S Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Virginia S/S Secondary School, 1,161 compared with 623; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86% against Virginia S/S Secondary School's 86.6%).
  • Dieketseng P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Virginia S/S Secondary School, 1,080 compared with 623; is a public primary school, a different phase than Virginia S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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
Boom Road, Virginia Central, Virginia Central, Virginia, 9430
Postal
Boom Weg 01, Virginia, 9430
Website
virginia-gov.okta.com
EMIS number
445802186

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Virginia S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Virginia S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Virginia S/S 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 Virginia S/S Secondary School the best school in Virginia?
On the numbers that are published, Virginia S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 86.6% is lower than MAREMATLOU S/S's 89.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Virginia besides Virginia S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Virginia, including Harmonie P/S.
How big are the classes at Virginia S/S Secondary School?
Virginia S/S Secondary School reported 623 learners and 24 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 Virginia S/S Secondary School?
Yes, Virginia S/S 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 Virginia S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Virginia S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 86.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.1% since 2023.
Is Virginia S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Virginia S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Virginia S/S Secondary School?
It is located at Boom Road, Virginia Central, Virginia Central, Virginia, 9430.
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