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
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
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.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
130
129
99.2%
2024
112
111
99.1%
2025
150
148
98.7%
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%.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
38
38
100.0%
Mathematical Literacy
74
74
100.0%
Physical Sciences
28
28
100.0%
Life Sciences
31
29
93.5%
Agricultural Sciences
18
17
94.4%
Accounting
13
12
92.3%
Business Studies
45
43
95.6%
Economics
19
17
89.5%
Geography
33
33
100.0%
English First Additional Language
52
52
100.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
