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Watershed Christian School

Private combined school · Nw 7, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (1 circuit)

In Nw 7, Vanderbijlpark, Watershed Christian School operates as a private combined school. Its last matric group achieved a 81% pass rate.

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

Watershed Christian School is a private combined school serving families in and around Nw 7, Vanderbijlpark. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

350
Learners
22
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Watershed Christian School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Watershed Christian School entered 21 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023302996.7%
2024201890.0%
2025211781.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Watershed Christian School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Mathematics had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics22100.0%
Mathematical Literacy181583.3%
Physical Sciences100.0%
Life Sciences6583.3%
Accounting66100.0%
Business Studies1414100.0%
Economics10660.0%
History1313100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

5 other schools in Sedibeng West district, for comparison against Watershed Christian School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Watershed Christian School's 350; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Watershed Christian School's 350; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Watershed Christian School's 81%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Watershed Christian School's 350; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Watershed Christian School, 1,767 compared with 350; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Watershed Christian School's 81%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Watershed Christian School, 1,686 compared with 350; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Watershed Christian School's 81%.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Watershed Christian School.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Watershed Christian School's 350; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Watershed Christian School's 350; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.1% against Watershed Christian School's 81%.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Watershed Christian School's 350; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Watershed Christian School, 1,767 compared with 350; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.4% against Watershed Christian School's 81%.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Watershed Christian School, 1,686 compared with 350; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Watershed Christian School's 81%.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
132, Mccolm Boulevard, , Nw 7, Vanderbijlpark
Telephone
016 986 2981
EMIS number
700400388

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Watershed Christian 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 Watershed Christian School directly, on 016 986 2981, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Watershed Christian 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Watershed Christian School the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
On the numbers that are published, Watershed Christian School's matric pass rate of 81% is lower than BEVERLY HILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Vanderbijlpark besides Watershed Christian School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Watershed Christian School?
Watershed Christian School reported 350 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Watershed Christian School?
Yes. As a private school, Watershed Christian School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Watershed Christian School's matric results like?
Watershed Christian School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81%, in 2025. That's down from 96.7% in 2023.
Is Watershed Christian School a public or private school?
Watershed Christian School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Watershed Christian School?
You can call 016 986 2981. It is located at 132, Mccolm Boulevard, , Nw 7, Vanderbijlpark.
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