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Elim Secondary School

Public secondary school · Elim, Elim, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Elim Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Elim. Its last matric group achieved a 93.8% pass rate.

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Elim Secondary School is a public secondary school in Elim. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

2,035
Learners
60
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Elim Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Elim Secondary School entered 274 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 93.8% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319015581.6%
202419918894.5%
202527425793.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Elim Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics715881.7%
Mathematical Literacy128128100.0%
Physical Sciences715171.8%
Life Sciences16414890.2%
Accounting353085.7%
Business Studies353497.1%
Economics353394.3%
Geography16416399.4%
History939197.8%
English First Additional Language199199100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Vhembe West district with Elim Secondary School.

  • Dzata Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elim Secondary School, at 2,569 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against Elim Secondary School's 93.8%).
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School is a similar size to Elim Secondary School, with 2,292 learners against 2,035; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against Elim Secondary School's 93.8%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elim Secondary School, at 2,202 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Elim Secondary School's 93.8%.
  • Lwamondo Secondary School is a similar size to Elim Secondary School, with 1,946 learners against 2,035; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.7% against Elim Secondary School's 93.8%).
  • Muthuhadini Primary School is a similar size to Elim Secondary School, with 1,737 learners against 2,035; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elim Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Elim Secondary School's 93.8%.

Elim

Zooming into Elim, here are 5 other schools to compare against Elim Secondary School.

  • Muthuhadini Primary School is a similar size to Elim Secondary School, with 1,737 learners against 2,035; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elim Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.7% against Elim Secondary School's 93.8%.
  • Hluvuka Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Elim Secondary School, 1,132 compared with 2,035; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 64.7% against Elim Secondary School's 93.8%.
  • Djunane Primary School teaches fewer learners than Elim Secondary School, 946 compared with 2,035; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elim Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mahonisi Learning Centre teaches fewer learners than Elim Secondary School, 918 compared with 2,035; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Elim Secondary School's 93.8%.
  • Mulweli Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 890 learners against Elim Secondary School's 2,035; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elim Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Elim Secondary School for 2027

Because Elim Secondary School is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Elim Settlement
Postal
P.o. Box 104; Elim Hospital
Telephone
015 556 3378
EMIS number
912331377

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Elim Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Elim Secondary School directly, on 015 556 3378, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Elim Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Elim Secondary School the best school in Elim?
On the numbers that are published, Elim Secondary School's matric pass rate of 93.8% is lower than MUTHUHADINI's 98.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Elim besides Elim Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elim, including Muthuhadini.
How big are the classes at Elim Secondary School?
Elim Secondary School reported 2,035 learners and 60 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Elim Secondary School?
No. Elim Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Elim Secondary School's matric results like?
Elim Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.8%, in 2025. That's up from 81.6% in 2023.
Is Elim Secondary School a public or private school?
Elim Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Elim Secondary School?
You can call 015 556 3378. It is located at Elim Settlement.
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