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Voortrekker High School

Public secondary school · Kenilworth, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (6 circuit)

In Kenilworth, City Of Cape Town, Voortrekker High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.4%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Voortrekker High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Voortrekker High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kenilworth, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

657
Learners
27
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Voortrekker High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Voortrekker High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Voortrekker High School entered 121 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.4% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202312711691.3%
202411110796.4%
202512111393.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Voortrekker High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics211990.5%
Mathematical Literacy918997.8%
Physical Sciences191368.4%
Life Sciences514384.3%
Accounting181688.9%
Business Studies767396.1%
Geography2020100.0%
History6363100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Voortrekker High School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Voortrekker High School, 1,845 compared with 657; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69% against Voortrekker High School's 93.4%.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Voortrekker High School, 1,720 compared with 657; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.3% against Voortrekker High School's 93.4%.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Voortrekker High School, 1,682 compared with 657; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96% against Voortrekker High School's 93.4%.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Voortrekker High School, 1,634 compared with 657; is a public primary school, a different phase than Voortrekker High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Voortrekker High School's 657; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.7% against Voortrekker High School's 93.4%.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Voortrekker High School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Voortrekker High School's 657; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Voortrekker High School's 93.4%.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Voortrekker High School's 657; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.7% against Voortrekker High School's 93.4%.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Voortrekker High School, 1,977 compared with 657; is a public primary school, a different phase than Voortrekker High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Voortrekker High School's 657; is a public primary school, a different phase than Voortrekker High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Voortrekker High School, 1,970 compared with 657; is a public primary school, a different phase than Voortrekker High 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 Voortrekker High School for 2027

Because Voortrekker High School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Salisburyweg 18 Kenilworth 7708
Postal
Salisburyweg 18 Kenilworth Unknown 7708
Telephone
021 762 4268
Website
voortrekker.co.za
Email
kantoor@voortrekker.co.za
EMIS number
105310311

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Voortrekker High 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 Voortrekker High School directly, on 021 762 4268, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Voortrekker High 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 Voortrekker High School the best school in Cape Town?
On the numbers that are published, Voortrekker High School's matric pass rate of 93.4% is lower than MERIDIAN PINEHURST PRIVATE SCHOOL's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cape Town besides Voortrekker High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Voortrekker High School?
Voortrekker High School reported 657 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Voortrekker High School?
Yes, Voortrekker High 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 Voortrekker High School's matric results like?
Voortrekker High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.3% since 2023.
Is Voortrekker High School a public or private school?
Voortrekker High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Voortrekker High School?
You can call 021 762 4268. It is located at Salisburyweg 18 Kenilworth 7708.
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