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Public high school
Vaalpark Articon Secondary School
Vaalpark, Sasolburg, Free State
Vaalpark Articon Secondary School is a public high school in Vaalpark, Sasolburg, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 753 learners and 40 educators, about 18.8 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Free State (927 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, 93.2% of its 88 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.2% of the school's 88 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91 | 86 | 94.5% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 97 | 93 | 95.9% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 88 | 82 | 93.2% | 89.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Vaalpark Articon S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 753 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 18.8 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 63% of 27 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 443611244 |
| Exam centre number | 3201033 |
Address and location
| Street address | 35 Langeberg Street, Vaalpark, Vaalpark, Sasolburg, 1947 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 35 Langeberg Street, Vaalpark, 1947 |
| Suburb / area | Vaalpark |
| Town | Sasolburg |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Fezile Dabi |
| Circuit | 4 |
| Municipality | Metsimaholo |
| Ward | 14 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Vaalpark Articon Secondary School
Is Vaalpark Articon Secondary School a public or private school?
Vaalpark Articon Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Vaalpark Articon Secondary School 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 Vaalpark Articon Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.2% of its 88 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 94.5%, 2024 95.9%.
How many learners are at Vaalpark Articon Secondary School?
753 learners and 40 educators (about 18.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 63% of 27 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Vaalpark Articon Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 443611244. Its exam centre number is 3201033.
Where is Vaalpark Articon Secondary School?
35 Langeberg Street, Vaalpark, Vaalpark, Sasolburg, 1947. It is in Vaalpark, Sasolburg, Free State, in the Fezile Dabi education district.
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