Virginia Secondary School

Virginia Secondary School is a public high school in Virginia Central, Virginia, Free State, in the Lejweleputswa education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 623 learners and 24 educators, about 26 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Free State (927 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 86.6% of its 82 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).

Matric (NSC) results

86.6% of the school's 82 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Free State average of 89.3%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Free State
2023	47	40	85.1%	89.0%
2024	58	53	91.4%	91.0%
2025	82	71	86.6%	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)	Virginia S/S
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	623
Educators (2025)	24
Learners per educator	26 (province average 28.6)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	445802186
Exam centre number	3182085

Address and location

Street address	Boom Road, Virginia Central, Virginia Central, Virginia, 9430
Postal address	Boom Weg 01, Virginia, 9430
Suburb / area	Virginia Central
Town	Virginia
Province	Free State
Education district	Lejweleputswa
Circuit	9
Municipality	Matjhabeng
Former department	Fsdoe

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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.