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Hoerskool Pietersburg
Polokwane, Pietersburg, Limpopo
Hoerskool Pietersburg is a public high school in Polokwane, Pietersburg, Limpopo, in the Capricorn South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 242 learners and 62 educators, about 20 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, 97.8% of its 231 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.8% of the school's 231 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Limpopo average of 86.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Limpopo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 234 | 233 | 99.6% | 79.7% |
| 2024 | 204 | 201 | 98.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 231 | 226 | 97.8% | 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) | 1 242 |
| Educators (2025) | 62 |
| Learners per educator | 20 (province average 32.3) Fewer learners per educator than 41% of 22 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 904220231 |
| Exam centre number | 7034101 |
Address and location
| Street address | Dorp Straat 125; Pietersburg; |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Dorpstraat 125; Pietersburg |
| Suburb / area | Polokwane |
| Town | Pietersburg |
| Province | Limpopo |
| Education district | Capricorn South |
| Municipality | Polokwane |
| Ward | 93504020 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
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 Pietersburg
Is Hoerskool Pietersburg a public or private school?
Hoerskool Pietersburg is a public high school.
Does Hoerskool Pietersburg 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 Pietersburg's matric pass rate?
97.8% of its 231 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.2% for Limpopo. Earlier years: 2023 99.6%, 2024 98.5%.
How many learners are at Hoerskool Pietersburg?
1 242 learners and 62 educators (about 20 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 41% of 22 similar schools in Limpopo.
What is the EMIS number of Hoerskool Pietersburg?
Its EMIS number is 904220231. Its exam centre number is 7034101.
Where is Hoerskool Pietersburg?
Dorp Straat 125; Pietersburg;. It is in Polokwane, Pietersburg, Limpopo, in the Capricorn South education district. Phone 015 297 3201.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.