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Elliot High School

Public secondary school · Elliot, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Elliot High School is a public secondary school based in Elliot. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 92.6%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Elliot High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Elliot, Elliot High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

537
Learners
29
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Elliot High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Elliot High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 27 matric candidates from Elliot High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023343191.2%
2024272592.6%
2025272592.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Elliot High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics10990.0%
Mathematical Literacy1717100.0%
Physical Sciences8675.0%
Life Sciences1616100.0%
Accounting55100.0%
Business Studies191894.7%
Geography222195.5%
English First Additional Language1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Elliot High School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Elliot High School's 537, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elliot High School, 1,513 compared with 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.7% against Elliot High School's 92.6%).
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Elliot High School's 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Elliot High School's 92.6%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Elliot High School's 537, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Elliot High School's 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Elliot High School's 92.6%.

Elliot

And within Elliot itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Masikhuthale Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,172 learners against Elliot High School's 537; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.2% against Elliot High School's 92.6%.
  • Lundi Public Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 920 learners against Elliot High School's 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elliot High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cala Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 782 learners against Elliot High School's 537; is a public primary school, a different phase than Elliot High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyahlangula Public Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 776 learners against Elliot High School's 537; is a public combined school, a different phase than Elliot High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vusukhanyo Public Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Elliot High School, at 569 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Elliot High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Elliot High School for 2027

Because Elliot High School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
15 Barry Street, Elliot, 5460
Postal
P O Box 93, Elliot, 5460
EMIS number
200401338

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Elliot High School?
No phone number or email is on record for Elliot High School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Elliot High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Elliot High School the best school in Elliot?
On the numbers that are published, Elliot High School's 92.6% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MASIKHUTHALE PUBLIC SCHOOL at 74.2%.
How many other schools are there in Elliot besides Elliot High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliot, including Masikhuthale Public School.
How big are the classes at Elliot High School?
Elliot High School reported 537 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Elliot High School?
Yes, Elliot High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Elliot High School's matric results like?
Elliot High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 91.2% since 2023.
Is Elliot High School a public or private school?
Elliot High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Elliot High School?
It is located at 15 Barry Street, Elliot, 5460.
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