De Villiers Graaff Primary School
Villiersdorp Sp, Villiersdorp, Western Cape 233 m
Public high school
De Villiers Graaff Hoërskool
Villiersdorp Sp, Villiersdorp, Western Cape
De Villiers Graaff Hoërskool is a public high school in Villiersdorp Sp, Villiersdorp, Western Cape, in the Overberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 385 learners and 21 educators, about 18.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, all 71 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 71 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59 | 56 | 94.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 62 | 59 | 95.2% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 71 | 71 | 100.0% | 88.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 385 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 18.3 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 154 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 114310220 |
| Exam centre number | 1008814 |
Address and location
| Street address | H/V Ham- & Graaffstraat Villiersdorp 6848 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 32 Villiersdorp Unknown 6848 |
| Suburb / area | Villiersdorp Sp |
| Town | Villiersdorp |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Overberg |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | Theewaterskloof |
| Ward | 10301005 |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about De Villiers Graaff Hoërskool
Is De Villiers Graaff Hoërskool a public or private school?
De Villiers Graaff Hoërskool is a public high school.
Does De Villiers Graaff Hoërskool charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is De Villiers Graaff Hoërskool's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 71 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 94.9%, 2024 95.2%.
How many learners are at De Villiers Graaff Hoërskool?
385 learners and 21 educators (about 18.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 154 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of De Villiers Graaff Hoërskool?
Its EMIS number is 114310220. Its exam centre number is 1008814.
Where is De Villiers Graaff Hoërskool?
H/V Ham- & Graaffstraat Villiersdorp 6848. It is in Villiersdorp Sp, Villiersdorp, Western Cape, in the Overberg education district. Phone 028 840 1640.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.