Rivoni
Elim, Makhado, Limpopo 1.2 km
100.0% matric 2025Public high school
Elim
Standno, Elim, Limpopo
Elim is a public high school in Standno, Elim, Limpopo, in the Vhembe West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 2 035 learners and 60 educators, about 33.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 93.8% of its 274 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.8% of the school's 274 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 190 | 155 | 81.6% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 199 | 188 | 94.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 274 | 257 | 93.8% | 86.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 2 035 |
| Educators (2025) | 60 |
| Learners per educator | 33.9 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 52% of 196 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 912331377 |
| Exam centre number | 7051705 |
Address and location
| Street address | Elim Settlement |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 104; Elim Hospital |
| Suburb / area | Standno |
| Town | Elim |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Vhembe West |
| Municipality | Makhado |
| Ward | 93404017 |
| Former department | Gazankulu |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo 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 Elim
Is Elim a public or private school?
Elim is a public high school.
Does Elim charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Elim's matric pass rate?
93.8% of its 274 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 81.6%, 2024 94.5%.
How many learners are at Elim?
2 035 learners and 60 educators (about 33.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 52% of 196 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Elim?
Its EMIS number is 912331377. Its exam centre number is 7051705.
Where is Elim?
Elim Settlement. It is in Standno, Elim, Limpopo, in the Vhembe West education district. Phone 015 556 3378.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.