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High School Ermelo

Public secondary school · Ermelo, Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Ermelo, High School Ermelo operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 98.7% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about High School Ermelo: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

High School Ermelo is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ermelo. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

828
Learners
55
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, High School Ermelo sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact High School Ermelo for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 150 matric candidates from High School Ermelo sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 98.7% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313012999.2%
202411211199.1%
202515014898.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Ermelo reported results in 10 of these subjects. Mathematics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics3838100.0%
Mathematical Literacy7474100.0%
Physical Sciences2828100.0%
Life Sciences312993.5%
Agricultural Sciences181794.4%
Accounting131292.3%
Business Studies454395.6%
Economics191789.5%
Geography3333100.0%
English First Additional Language5252100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how High School Ermelo compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Ermelo, 2,881 compared with 828; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ermelo; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Ermelo, 2,246 compared with 828; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against High School Ermelo's 98.7%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against High School Ermelo's 828; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ermelo; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Ermelo, 2,143 compared with 828; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against High School Ermelo's 98.7%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against High School Ermelo's 828; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against High School Ermelo's 98.7%.

Ermelo

Zooming into Ermelo, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Ermelo.

  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against High School Ermelo's 828; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ermelo; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Ermelo, 1,919 compared with 828; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ermelo; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Ermelo, 1,860 compared with 828; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.9% against High School Ermelo's 98.7%.
  • Camden Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against High School Ermelo's 828; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Ermelo; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against High School Ermelo's 98.7%.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,473 learners against High School Ermelo's 828; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.2% against High School Ermelo's 98.7%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Joubertstraat, , Ermelo, 2350
Postal
Privaatsak 9017 Ermelo 2350
Telephone
017 811 5866
Website
erries.co.za
Email
ontvangs@erries.co.za
EMIS number
800005785

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Ermelo?
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 High School Ermelo directly, on 017 811 5866, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Ermelo?
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 High School Ermelo the best school in Ermelo?
On the numbers that are published, High School Ermelo's 98.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of REGGIE MASUKU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96.2%.
How many other schools are there in Ermelo besides High School Ermelo?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at High School Ermelo?
High School Ermelo reported 828 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 High School Ermelo?
Yes, High School Ermelo 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 High School Ermelo's matric results like?
High School Ermelo's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 99.2% since 2023.
Is High School Ermelo a public or private school?
High School Ermelo is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Ermelo?
You can call 017 811 5866. It is located at Joubertstraat, , Ermelo, 2350.
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