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Hoërskool Rustenburg

Rustenburg, North West

014 592 1365 Directions

Hoërskool Rustenburg is a public high school in Rustenburg, North West, in the Bojanala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a comprehensive specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 606 learners and 80 educators, about 20.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in North West (783 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 99.3% of its 295 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).

Matric (NSC) results

99.3% of the school's 295 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the North West average of 88.5%.

YearWrotePassedPass rateNorth West
2023301298 99.0% 81.7%
2024292290 99.3% 87.5%
2025295293 99.3% 88.5%

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 high school
Phase (DBE)Secondary School
SpecialisationComprehensive
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)1 606
Educators (2025)80
Learners per educator20.1 (province average 28.7)
Fewer learners per educator than 63% of 60 similar schools
EMIS number600100509
Exam centre number9152153

Address and location

Street addressH/V H/V Kock en Von Willich Straat, Rustenburg, Rustenburg, 18747
Postal addressP.O.Box 50,rustenburg,0300
TownRustenburg
ProvinceNorth West
Education districtBojanala
MunicipalityRustenburg Local Municipality
Ward63703014
Former departmentBophutatswana(BOP)
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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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 Rustenburg

Is Hoërskool Rustenburg a public or private school?

Hoërskool Rustenburg is a public high school.

Does Hoërskool Rustenburg 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 4 school.

What is Hoërskool Rustenburg's matric pass rate?

99.3% of its 295 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 99.0%, 2024 99.3%.

How many learners are at Hoërskool Rustenburg?

1 606 learners and 80 educators (about 20.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 63% of 60 similar schools in North West.

What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool Rustenburg?

Its EMIS number is 600100509. Its exam centre number is 9152153.

Where is Hoërskool Rustenburg?

H/V H/V Kock en Von Willich Straat, Rustenburg, Rustenburg, 18747. It is in Rustenburg, North West, in the Bojanala education district. Phone 014 592 1365.

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