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Vredenburg High School

Public secondary school · Rusfontein, Vredenburg, Western Cape · West Coast district (3 circuit)

In Rusfontein, Vredenburg, Vredenburg High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.1%.

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

Vredenburg High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Rusfontein, Vredenburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,192
Learners
48
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, Vredenburg 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 Vredenburg High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Vredenburg High School entered 206 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.1% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319317691.2%
202421520695.8%
202520620298.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vredenburg High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics564478.6%
Mathematical Literacy160160100.0%
Physical Sciences353188.6%
Life Sciences775774.0%
Accounting1313100.0%
Business Studies928491.3%
Geography847690.5%
History626198.4%
English First Additional Language135135100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

West Coast district

Here is how Vredenburg High School compares with 5 other schools listed under West Coast district.

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vredenburg High School, 1,897 compared with 1,192; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vredenburg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vredenburg High School, 1,816 compared with 1,192; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vredenburg High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Vredenburg High School's 1,192; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.9% against Vredenburg High School's 98.1%.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Vredenburg High School's 1,192; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vredenburg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School is a similar size to Vredenburg High School, with 1,648 learners against 1,192; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Vredenburg High School's 98.1%.

Vredenburg

Zooming into Vredenburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vredenburg High School.

  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vredenburg High School, 1,816 compared with 1,192; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vredenburg High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Vredenburg High School's 1,192; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.9% against Vredenburg High School's 98.1%.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Vredenburg High School's 1,192; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vredenburg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Louwville High School sits in roughly the same size range as Vredenburg High School, at 1,386 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Vredenburg High School's 98.1%.
  • Panorama Primary School (Vredenburg) sits in roughly the same size range as Vredenburg High School, at 1,194 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vredenburg High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
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 Vredenburg High School for 2027

Vredenburg High School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Skoolstraat Vredenburg 7380
Postal
Posbus 96 Vredenburg Unknown 7380
Telephone
022 713 1151
EMIS number
134310314

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vredenburg 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 Vredenburg High School directly, on 022 713 1151, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vredenburg 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 Vredenburg High School the best school in Vredenburg?
On the numbers that are published, Vredenburg High School's 98.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of LOUWVILLE HOﾋRSKOOL at 86.4%.
How many other schools are there in Vredenburg besides Vredenburg High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Vredenburg, including Eden Primary School.
How big are the classes at Vredenburg High School?
Vredenburg High School reported 1,192 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Vredenburg High School?
Yes, Vredenburg 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 Vredenburg High School's matric results like?
Vredenburg High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.1%, in 2025. That's up from 91.2% in 2023.
Is Vredenburg High School a public or private school?
Vredenburg High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vredenburg High School?
You can call 022 713 1151. It is located at Skoolstraat Vredenburg 7380.
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