Hoerskool Ben Vorster

Hoerskool Ben Vorster is a public high school in Tzaneen, Limpopo, in the Mopani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 057 learners and 53 educators, about 19.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Limpopo (570 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, 96.0% of its 176 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

96.0% of the school's 176 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Limpopo
2023	155	152	98.1%	79.7%
2024	174	165	94.8%	85.1%
2025	176	169	96.0%	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
Specialisation	Comprehensive
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 057
Educators (2025)	53
Learners per educator	19.9 (province average 32.3)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	901530037
Exam centre number	7082103

Address and location

Street address	Boundry Street; Tzaneen;
Postal address	P.O. Box 412; Tzaneen
Town	Tzaneen
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Mopani West
Municipality	Greater Tzaneen
Ward	93303015
Former department	House of Representatives(HOR)

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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.