Public special needs school

Hoërskool George Hofmeyr

Govan Mbeki, Mpumalanga

Hoërskool George Hofmeyr is a public special needs school in Govan Mbeki, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 135 learners and 25 educators, about 5.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public special needs schools in Mpumalanga (227 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, all 2 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).

Matric (NSC) results

Every one of the school's 2 matric candidates passed in 2025.

YearWrotePassedPass rateMpumalanga
202322 100.0% 76.9%
202444 100.0% 84.8%
202522 100.0% 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 typePublic special needs school
Phase (DBE)Special Needs School
SpecialisationSpecial Needs Education
SectorPublic
Learners (2025)135
Educators (2025)25
Learners per educator5.4 (province average 9)
Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 19 similar schools
EMIS number800005819
Exam centre number6609014

Address and location

Street addressColigny Street
Postal addressPrivate Bag X2002, Standerton 2430
TownGovan Mbeki
ProvinceMpumalanga
Education districtGert Sibande
MunicipalityGovan Mbeki Local Municipality
Ward0

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.

Questions about Hoërskool George Hofmeyr

Is Hoërskool George Hofmeyr a public or private school?

Hoërskool George Hofmeyr is a public special needs school.

Does Hoërskool George Hofmeyr charge school fees?

Contact the school for its current fees.

What is Hoërskool George Hofmeyr's matric pass rate?

100.0% of its 2 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.

How many learners are at Hoërskool George Hofmeyr?

135 learners and 25 educators (about 5.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 19 similar schools in Mpumalanga.

What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool George Hofmeyr?

Its EMIS number is 800005819. Its exam centre number is 6609014.

Where is Hoërskool George Hofmeyr?

Coligny Street. It is in Govan Mbeki, Mpumalanga, in the Gert Sibande education district. Phone 017 714 0151.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.