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Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool

CombinedPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 137312254

Maskamsig, West Coast, Western Cape

542
Learners
26:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool?

Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool is a public combined school in Maskamsig, within the West Coast education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a medium-sized school with 542 enrolled learners and 21 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Combined school

Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools

(Q5 Combined schools in Western Cape)

NSC Matric Results

2023
69.3%
52/75 passed
2024
92.6%
50/54 passed
2025
95.2%
79/83 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202369.3%
202492.6%
202595.2%
Pass rate distribution — Q5 schools in Western Cape (2025)75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 100% Mondeor Eco School: 83.3%Tulbagh Hoërskool: 87.7%Velddrif Hoërskool: 88.4%Darul Islam Islamic High School: 90.0%Cravenby Secondary School: 90.6%Goudini Hoërskool: 90.9%Hexvallei Hoërskool: 94.3%Ladismith Hoërskool: 94.9%Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool: 95.2%Piketberg Hoërskool: 95.7%Islamia College: 96.0%Simon's Town School: 96.1%Christel House South Africa: 96.4%Wittedrift Hoërskool: 97.4%Porterville Hoërskool: 98.3%Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl: 100.0%Paarl Girls Hoërskool: 100.0%Robertson Logos Christian School: 100.0%Heidelberg Hoërskool: 100.0%Star College - Bridgetown: 100.0%Cannons Creek School: 100.0%St. George's Grammar School: 100.0%Bishops: 100.0%Boston Private School: 100.0%Cbc St. John's Parklands: 100.0%Parklands College: 100.0%Riverside College: 100.0%Constantia Waldorf School: 100.0%Springfield Convent of the Holy Rosary: 100.0%Hopefield Hoërskool: 100.0%Augsburg Landbougimnasium: 100.0%Lutzville Hoërskool: 100.0%This school: 95.2% This school

95.2% pass rate in 2025 — 8 Q5 schools in Western Cape scored lower, 23 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for Q5 schools in Western Cape in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Mondeor Eco School83.3%
Tulbagh Hoërskool87.7%
Velddrif Hoërskool88.4%
Darul Islam Islamic High School90.0%
Cravenby Secondary School90.6%
Goudini Hoërskool90.9%
Hexvallei Hoërskool94.3%
Ladismith Hoërskool94.9%
Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool (this school)95.2%
Piketberg Hoërskool95.7%
Islamia College96.0%
Simon's Town School96.1%
Christel House South Africa96.4%
Wittedrift Hoërskool97.4%
Porterville Hoërskool98.3%
Al-Azhar Institute of Paarl100.0%
Paarl Girls Hoërskool100.0%
Robertson Logos Christian School100.0%
Heidelberg Hoërskool100.0%
Star College - Bridgetown100.0%
Cannons Creek School100.0%
St. George's Grammar School100.0%
Bishops100.0%
Boston Private School100.0%
Cbc St. John's Parklands100.0%
Parklands College100.0%
Riverside College100.0%
Constantia Waldorf School100.0%
Springfield Convent of the Holy Rosary100.0%
Hopefield Hoërskool100.0%
Augsburg Landbougimnasium100.0%
Lutzville Hoërskool100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

Skoolstraat 66 Van Rhynsdorp 8170
DBE EMIS Q3 2025 Report a correction

Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Paarl236.8 km
Tyger Valley252 km
Century City255 km
Bellville255.2 km
Stellenbosch259.1 km
Cape Town CBD259.4 km

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What other schools are near Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Morester Akademie
CombinedIndependent
46 learners 9 educators 5:1

Fewer learners per educator than 93% of similar schools

Vanrhynsdorp · 1.2km away
Maskam Primêre Skool
PrimaryPublicQ4
701 learners 20 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools

Maskamsig · 1.6km away
Vergenoeg Rk Primêre Skool
PrimaryPublicQ1
985 learners 28 educators 35:1

Fewer learners per educator than 9% of similar schools

Joe Slovo Park · 20km away
Vredendal-Noord Primêre Skool
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,217 learners 34 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools

Vredendal · 20.3km away
Vredendal Sekondêr
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,564 learners 43 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 27% of similar schools

Vredendal · 20.5km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other combined schools in Western Cape with Quintile 5.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool.

Lutzville Hoërskool
CombinedPublicQ5
446 learners 20 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Lutzville
Augsburg Landbougimnasium
CombinedPublicQ5
565 learners 24 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Clanwilliam
Pomario Private School
CombinedIndependent
138 learners 15 educators 9:1

Fewer learners per educator than 58% of similar schools

Citrusdal

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.