Hoerskool Nylstroom

Hoerskool Nylstroom is a public high school in Modimolle, Limpopo, in the Waterberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 928 learners and 54 educators, about 17.2 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, 91.4% of its 152 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

91.4% of the school's 152 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Limpopo
2023	144	140	97.2%	79.7%
2024	150	143	95.3%	85.1%
2025	152	139	91.4%	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)	928
Educators (2025)	54
Learners per educator	17.2 (province average 32.3)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	907130321
Exam centre number	7011201

Address and location

Street address	Tamsenstraat; Nylstroom;
Postal address	P/Bag X1020; Nylstroom
Town	Modimolle
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Waterberg
Municipality	Modimolle
Ward	93605008
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.