Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Zululand district. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

1,128

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary 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 Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School entered 196 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92.9% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	272	244	89.7%
2024	204	193	94.6%
2025	196	182	92.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5112154.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	73	65	89.0%
Mathematical Literacy	110	101	91.8%
Physical Sciences	63	49	77.8%
Life Sciences	104	88	84.6%
Accounting	30	20	66.7%
Business Studies	72	59	81.9%
Economics	65	48	73.8%
Geography	142	129	90.8%
English First Additional Language	94	94	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Zululand district

Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School's 1,128; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School's 92.9%.
Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School's 1,128; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School's 92.9%.
Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School, 1,651 compared with 1,128; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 89% against Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School's 92.9%.
Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School, 1,650 compared with 1,128; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School's 92.9%.
Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School's 1,128; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.9% against Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School's 92.9%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Stretch Crescent, Industrial Area, Vryheid, 3100
Postal: Private Bag X9391, Vryheid, 3100
Telephone: 034 980 7539
Email: vryheidcomprehensive@yahoo.com
EMIS number: 500292707

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Vryheid Comprehensive 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 Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School directly, on 034 980 7539 or by email at vryheidcomprehensive@yahoo.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Vryheid Comprehensive 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 Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School the best school in Zululand?

On the numbers that are published, Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92.9% is lower than MTHONJENI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL's 100%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School?

Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.

How big are the classes at Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School?

Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School reported 1,128 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School?

Yes, Vryheid Comprehensive 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 Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School's matric results like?

Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.9%, in 2025. That's up from 89.7% in 2023.

Is Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School a public or private school?

Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Vryheid Comprehensive Secondary School?

You can call 034 980 7539 or email vryheidcomprehensive@yahoo.com. It is located at Stretch Crescent, Industrial Area, Vryheid, 3100.