Overvaal Private School

Overvaal Private School is a private high school in Irene Park, Klerksdorp, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 74 learners and 9 educators, about 8.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private high schools in North West (257 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 94.1% of its 17 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

Matric (NSC) results

94.1% of the school's 17 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	North West
2023	15	13	86.7%	81.7%
2024	13	9	69.2%	87.5%
2025	17	16	94.1%	88.5%

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	Private high school
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Specialisation	Comprehensive
Sector	Independent (private)
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	74
Educators (2025)	9
Learners per educator	8.2 (province average 16.1)
EMIS number	600104247
Exam centre number	9215156

Address and location

Street address	5 Cuckoo Street, Flamewood, Klerksdorp, 3747
Postal address	P.O.Box 7109,flamwood,2571
Suburb / area	Irene Park
Town	Klerksdorp
Province	North West
Education district	Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Municipality	Matlosana Local Municipality
Ward	64003012
Former department	New Education Department

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.