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Hoërskool John Vorster offers a comprehensive educational experience encompassing academics, sport, culture, and leadership.
Sport
Vossies Girls Cricket Are League Winners
Thursday, 15 October 2026
What an incredible achievement! Our Vossies girls cricket team claimed victory in the final against Edenvale High and emerged as league winners. Vossieland is incredibly proud of you!
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Matrics
Matrics 2026: Last School Day
Thursday, 8 October 2026
A Matric service, the signing of the Pledge and the traditional walk through the school gate – our Matrics celebrated their last official school day today. All the best for the future, Matrics!
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Happy Teachers' Day!
Monday, 5 October 2026
To the people who make Vossieland's heart beat: thank you for every lesson, every smile, every second chance and every time you didn't give up. Vossieland is a better place because you are part of it. Enjoy your day — you deserve it!
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Academics
Top 10 Excursion 2026 — Ziplining at Magalies Canopy Tours
Monday, 5 October 2026
Our top academic achievers were rewarded with an unforgettable day of fun and adventure at Magalies Canopy Tours, where they took on a 5-slide zipline. Congratulations, Vossies!
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Academics
Mathematics Camp 2026 at Fleetwood River Camp
Monday, 5 October 2026
Our Grade 11 and 12 learners worked through past papers and revised thoroughly for their exams at Fleetwood River Camp near Parys — with time for team building and river rafting on the Vaal River in between.
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Mr and Miss Vossie 2026 — Our Winners
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Congratulations to WJ Lombaard and Danelle Marais, our new Mr and Miss Vossie! See all the princes, princesses and other title winners from this year's glamorous evening.
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Academics
Khensani Tshabalala Heads to the USA on an Educational Tour
Thursday, 1 October 2026
This Academic Achiever is heading to the USA East Coast, where she will explore Boston, New York and Washington and visit leading universities including MIT, Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Columbia.
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Culture
Kultuurfees 2026 — Voices of Tomorrow
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Our learners present this year's Kultuurfees (culture festival) under the theme Voices of Tomorrow. Join us for an evening of song, music and talent in the school hall on 21 and 22 October at 18:00. Entry is R50 per person.
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Our New Admission Policy Is Now Available
Friday, 25 September 2026
The school's amended admission policy is now available. Parents and guardians who intend to enrol their children at Hoërskool John Vorster are requested to study the policy carefully before applying.
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Matric Final Exams 2026 — The Timetable Is Here
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
The official 2026 NSC examination timetable has been released. The first papers will be written on Tuesday, 13 October and the last on 25 November. See every date and session for each subject.
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Matrics
Matric Farewell Arrival — Friday, 9 October
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Come and celebrate our legends with us as we watch them arrive in style! The gate opens at 14:30 and matriculants arrive between 15:00 and 17:45. Entry is R10 per adult and R5 per child (cash only).
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Our Pom Poms Score 100% — A+++ at Talento Arts Competition
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Our Vossie Pom Poms took part in the Talento Arts Competition this past weekend — and what an incredible achievement it was! The judges were full of praise, and the team scored 100% — A+++.
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Our 1st Girls Cricket Team Beat Curro Serengeti
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Congratulations to our 1st Girls Cricket Team, who played against Curro Serengeti today and won by 91 runs. These girls remain unbeaten in the league so far. Well done, girls, you are outstanding!
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Katlego Mlangeni Wins Social Sciences District Olympiad
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Congratulations to Katlego Mlangeni, who was named winner at district level of the Social Sciences Olympiad — an outstanding achievement the whole John Vorster community is proud of.
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Vossies Now Have a CIA Department — Christians in Action
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Vossies now have a CIA department — Christians in Action. Come and become part of this group and grow in your spiritual life.
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Vossie Personeel Stap vir Bybels
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Laerskool Tienie Vorster challenged us to "stap vir Bybels" — and our staff showed that Vossies do not only walk for Bibles, they run for Bibles too. Watch the videos from the day.
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Our Jukskei Team Competes in the Schools League at Boksburg
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Our jukskei team is representing John Vorster in the Schools League, played on 22 and 29 August at the Boksburg courts. Come support our Vossies — Vossies voor!
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Exams Begin
Monday, 17 August 2026
Our exams for this term begin today. We wish all our learners the best of luck.
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U/15 Girls to Compete at Gauteng Chess Championships
Monday, 17 August 2026
Our U/15 chess girls will represent John Vorster at the Gauteng Chess Championships on 29 August. Best of luck to the team!
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Tennis
Our Tennis A Team Finishes Runners-Up in the GETA C League
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Our tennis A team finished as runners-up in the C League of the GETA (Gauteng Ekurhuleni Tennis Association) High School Tennis League — a great achievement for our players!
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Mr Jaap de Beer Appointed as Acting Principal
Monday, 3 August 2026
Today, Mr Jaap de Beer, former deputy principal, is officially appointed as acting principal of Hoërskool John Vorster, following Mr Jan Nienaber's retirement. We wish him every success as he fulfils this important role.
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Drama Group Shines with Verbode Sirkus at Allegretto Festival
Monday, 3 August 2026
Our drama group performed Verbode Sirkus (Forbidden Circus) at the Allegretto Drama Festival and walked away with several awards, including a Bronze certificate for the production and a Silver certificate for technical aspects.
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Mr Jan Nienaber Retires as Principal
Friday, 31 July 2026
Today we announce that Mr Jan Nienaber, our principal for many years, is retiring. We sincerely thank him for his years of dedicated service to Hoërskool John Vorster and wish him everything of the best for a wonderful future.
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GDE Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 Opening Soon
Monday, 27 July 2026
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE)'s online admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 open on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 and close on Friday, 4 September 2026. Apply at www.gdeadmissions.gov.za.
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Our Tennis Team Reaches the League Semifinal
Friday, 24 July 2026
Our tennis team has reached the league semifinal — a great achievement for our players! Come support them and cheer them on to the final.
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Happy Birthday to Our Principal, Mr Nienaber!
Friday, 24 July 2026
Today our principal, Mr Jan Nienaber, celebrates his birthday! The entire John Vorster community wishes him a wonderful day, filled with joy and appreciation for his dedication to our school.
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Our Chess Team Represents John Vorster at the ATTA Tournament
Friday, 24 July 2026
Our chess team travels to the ATTA tournament at ATKV Buffelspoort from 24 to 26 July. Best of luck to our players representing John Vorster with pride!
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We're Playing in the U/14 Final
Thursday, 23 July 2026
Our U/14 team is playing in the final this weekend — a great day for our rugby programme! Come support the team and cheer them on to victory.
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Hockey Play-offs on Friday
Thursday, 23 July 2026
Our hockey teams take to the field for the play-offs this Friday. Come cheer our players on!
Cheer Them On
Cross Country Training Begins
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Cross country training is underway — learners are welcome to join the team and take on this season's routes.
Come Run With Us
GDE Applications: Grade 1 and Grade 8 (2027)
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Everything you need to know about the official GDE online application process, timeline, and required documents for 2027.
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Applications for 2027
Tuesday, 7 July 2026
Everything parents and prospective learners need to know about applications, admissions, and school fees.
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Academic Excellence
Information about subjects, achievements, support, and the development of every learner's full potential.
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Winter Sports
Winter Sports
Discover our winter sports teams, from rugby and netball to hockey and more — proud on the field.
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All NewsHoërskool John Vorster is a proud bilingual Afrikaans-English secondary school located in Nigel on the East Rand of Gauteng. Our school is known for academic excellence, a strong sporting culture, and a rich tradition of leadership development.
With a dedicated corps of teachers and a vibrant school culture, we offer every learner the opportunity to realise their full potential — in the classroom, on the sports field, and in life.
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It is a special privilege for me, as Acting Principal of Hoërskool John Vorster, to be part of a school community with so much pride, tradition and dedication. Our Vossies are more than just a school – we are a family who stand together, grow together, and strive together for excellence.
I believe that every learner has the potential to realise their dreams. With the support of our staff, parents, and the broader community, we want to build on the strong foundation already laid and give every learner the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Together we are Vossies. Together we are building a strong future.
Vossies today. Vossies tomorrow. Vossies forever!
We are grateful for the generous support of our proud sponsors — partners who believe in our learners, our school, and our community.
Through years of dedication, hard work, and a strong school community, Hoërskool John Vorster has built a reputation of excellence — on the sports field, in the classroom, and on the stage.
Get to Know UsKeep track of these key dates so you don't miss anything.
Term 2 Ends
Last day of the second term. Reports will be sent out.
School Reopens — Third Term
Learners return after the school holiday. Uniforms are compulsory.
Open Day — Grade 8 Admissions 2027
Parents and prospective Grade 8 learners are welcome to visit the school.
Parent Evening — All Grades
Meet your child's teachers and discuss progress. 17:00 to 19:00.
Grade 12 Trial Examinations Begin
Grade 12 learners begin their written trial examinations for 2026.
Term 3 Ends
Last school day before the holidays.