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Vuyolwethu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Null, Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (FB) district (Unknown circuit)

Vuyolwethu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Null, Kimberley. Its last matric group achieved a 80.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Vuyolwethu Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Null, Kimberley, Vuyolwethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,478
Learners
48
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Vuyolwethu Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q2. 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 Vuyolwethu 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, 256 matric candidates from Vuyolwethu Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 80.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320113265.7%
202417113780.1%
202525620680.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vuyolwethu Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.4%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics281967.9%
Mathematical Literacy14311681.1%
Physical Sciences221568.2%
Life Sciences574375.4%
Accounting13861.5%
Business Studies492857.1%
Economics261453.8%
Geography11610792.2%
History11710892.3%
English First Additional Language17117099.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Frances Baard (FB) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Frances Baard (FB) district with Vuyolwethu Secondary School.

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuyolwethu Secondary School, at 2,030 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vuyolwethu Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Vuyolwethu Secondary School's 80.5%.
  • Rietvale High School is a similar size to Vuyolwethu Secondary School, with 1,492 learners against 1,478; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.7% against Vuyolwethu Secondary School's 80.5%).
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuyolwethu Secondary School, at 1,464 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyolwethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuyolwethu Secondary School, at 1,454 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyolwethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Tetlanyo Secondary School is a similar size to Vuyolwethu Secondary School, with 1,453 learners against 1,478; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.3% against Vuyolwethu Secondary School's 80.5%.

Kimberley

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

  • !Xunkhwesa Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuyolwethu Secondary School, at 2,030 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vuyolwethu Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.9% against Vuyolwethu Secondary School's 80.5%.
  • Kevin Nkoane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuyolwethu Secondary School, at 1,464 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyolwethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Groenpunt Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Vuyolwethu Secondary School, at 1,454 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyolwethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Tetlanyo Secondary School is a similar size to Vuyolwethu Secondary School, with 1,453 learners against 1,478; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.3% against Vuyolwethu Secondary School's 80.5%.
  • Roodepan Primary School is a similar size to Vuyolwethu Secondary School, with 1,449 learners against 1,478; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vuyolwethu Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
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
205 Letsholo Street, Ipeleng, Kimberley, 8346
Postal
Po Box 9192 Kimberley 8345
Telephone
053 872 1600
EMIS number
300012404

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vuyolwethu 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 Vuyolwethu Secondary School directly, on 053 872 1600, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vuyolwethu 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 Vuyolwethu Secondary School the best school in Kimberley?
On the numbers that are published, Vuyolwethu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 80.5% is lower than TETLANYO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 89.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kimberley besides Vuyolwethu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kimberley, including !Xunkhwesa Combined School.
How big are the classes at Vuyolwethu Secondary School?
Vuyolwethu Secondary School reported 1,478 learners and 48 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Vuyolwethu Secondary School?
Yes, Vuyolwethu 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 Vuyolwethu Secondary School's matric results like?
Vuyolwethu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.5%, in 2025. That's up from 65.7% in 2023.
Is Vuyolwethu Secondary School a public or private school?
Vuyolwethu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vuyolwethu Secondary School?
You can call 053 872 1600. It is located at 205 Letsholo Street, Ipeleng, Kimberley, 8346.
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