Hoerskool Ellisras

Hoerskool Ellisras is a public high school in Ellisras, Lephalale, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 815 learners and 50 educators, about 16.3 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, 92.1% of its 152 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

92.1% of the school's 152 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Limpopo
2023	196	188	95.9%	79.7%
2024	122	120	98.4%	85.1%
2025	152	140	92.1%	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	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	815
Educators (2025)	50
Learners per educator	16.3 (province average 32.3)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	908110198
Exam centre number	7012301

Address and location

Street address	Strydomstraat; Hoerskool Ellisras;
Postal address	P/Bag X205; Ellisras
Suburb / area	Ellisras
Town	Lephalale
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Waterberg
Municipality	Lephalale
Ward	93602003
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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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.