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Public high school
Voortrekker Secondary School
Eureka, Bethlehem, Free State
Voortrekker Secondary School is a public high school in Eureka, Bethlehem, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 745 learners and 40 educators, about 18.6 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, 99.3% of its 151 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.3% of the school's 151 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Free State average of 89.3%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 136 | 135 | 99.3% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 148 | 145 | 98.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 151 | 150 | 99.3% | 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) | Voortrekker S/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Comprehensive |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 745 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 18.6 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 27 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 440101268 |
| Exam centre number | 3191040 |
Address and location
| Street address | Wesweg, Eureka, Eureka, Bethlehem, 9700 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 296, 9700 |
| Suburb / area | Eureka |
| Town | Bethlehem |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Thabo Mofutsanyana |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | Dihlabeng |
| Ward | 18 |
| Former department | Independent |
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 Voortrekker Secondary School
Is Voortrekker Secondary School a public or private school?
Voortrekker Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Voortrekker 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 Voortrekker Secondary School's matric pass rate?
99.3% of its 151 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 99.3%, 2024 98.0%.
How many learners are at Voortrekker Secondary School?
745 learners and 40 educators (about 18.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 27 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Voortrekker Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 440101268. Its exam centre number is 3191040.
Where is Voortrekker Secondary School?
Wesweg, Eureka, Eureka, Bethlehem, 9700. It is in Eureka, Bethlehem, Free State, in the Thabo Mofutsanyana education district.
Schools near Voortrekker Secondary School
Truida Kestell Primary School
Bethlehem, Free State 1.3 km
Ntsu Secondary School
Morelig, Bethlehem, Free State 1.3 km
92.7% matric 2025New Horizon College Combined School
Bethlehem, Free State 1.4 km
100.0% matric 2025Jabulani Intermediate School
Bethlehem, Free State 1.7 km
Jordania Primary School
Jordania, Bethlehem, Free State 1.8 km
Witteberg Secondary School
Jordania, Bethlehem, Free State 1.9 km
99.3% matric 2025Bohlokong Primary School
Bohlokong, Bethlehem, Free State 2.5 km
Graanveld Primary School
Môrelig, Bethlehem, Free State 2.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.