Phalaborwa Academy
Phalaborwa, Lulekani, Limpopo 435 m
Public high school
Hoerskool Frans Du Toit
Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Hoerskool Frans Du Toit is a public high school in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, in the Mopani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 201 learners and 52 educators, about 23.1 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, 94.7% of its 207 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.7% of the school's 207 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 173 | 161 | 93.1% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 186 | 173 | 93.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 207 | 196 | 94.7% | 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) | 1 201 |
| Educators (2025) | 52 |
| Learners per educator | 23.1 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 22 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 903421096 |
| Exam centre number | 7074202 |
Address and location
| Street address | Janssens Cresent; Phalaborwa; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P/Bag X 01017; Phalaborwa |
| Town | Phalaborwa |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Mopani East |
| Municipality | Ba-Phalaborwa |
| Ward | 93304005 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Hoerskool Frans Du Toit
Is Hoerskool Frans Du Toit a public or private school?
Hoerskool Frans Du Toit is a public high school.
Does Hoerskool Frans Du Toit charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Hoerskool Frans Du Toit's matric pass rate?
94.7% of its 207 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 93.1%, 2024 93.0%.
How many learners are at Hoerskool Frans Du Toit?
1 201 learners and 52 educators (about 23.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 22 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Hoerskool Frans Du Toit?
Its EMIS number is 903421096. Its exam centre number is 7074202.
Where is Hoerskool Frans Du Toit?
Janssens Cresent; Phalaborwa;. It is in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, in the Mopani East education district. Phone 015 781 2871.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.