Vaal Reefs Technical High
Klerksdorp, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Vaal Reefs Technical High
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vaal Reefs Technical High is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Vaal Reefs Technical High is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Vaal Reefs Technical High is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Vaal Reefs Technical High reported a total enrollment of 693 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Vaal Reefs Technical High is situated in Klerksdorp (Klerksdorp), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Matlosana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: No 3 Shaft, Vaal Reefs, 2627, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: Null.
Curriculum & Academics
Vaal Reefs Technical High is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vaal Reefs Technical High was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Vaal Reefs Technical High are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
No 3 Shaft, Vaal Reefs, 2627, 1747
Klerksdorp, North West
Postal
Null
Phone
+27 18 150 0323Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600102295
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.