On this page, you will find the key facts about Elmar Independent School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Elmar Independent School is a private combined school serving families in and around Pretoria West, Pretoria. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.
860
Learners
46
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Of the 58 learners from Elmar Independent School who wrote matric in 2025, 100% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
57
57
100.0%
2024
46
46
100.0%
2025
58
58
100.0%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
Elmar Independent School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
14
14
100.0%
Mathematical Literacy
32
32
100.0%
Physical Sciences
11
9
81.8%
Life Sciences
34
33
97.1%
Accounting
14
14
100.0%
Business Studies
26
25
96.2%
Economics
7
7
100.0%
Geography
9
9
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
As a private school, Elmar Independent School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.
Admissions
How to apply
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
