Hoërskool Evander

Hoërskool Evander is a public high school in Evander, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 168 learners and 45 educators, about 26 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 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 203 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

92.1% of the school's 203 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Mpumalanga
2023	170	142	83.5%	76.9%
2024	187	171	91.4%	84.8%
2025	203	187	92.1%	86.4%

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	Secondary Subjects
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	1 168
Educators (2025)	45
Learners per educator	26 (province average 30.2)
EMIS number	800005793
Exam centre number	6609020

Address and location

Street address	23 Munchen Street, Mpumalanga, Evander, 2302
Postal address	Private Bag X 1010 Mpumalanga Evander 2280
Town	Evander
Province	Mpumalanga
Education district	Gert Sibande
Municipality	Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward	17

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga 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.