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High School Generaal Hertzog

Public secondary school · Emalahleni, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

In Emalahleni, High School Generaal Hertzog operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.3% pass rate.

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

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

1,478
Learners
63
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 Generaal Hertzog 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 Generaal Hertzog for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 262 matric candidates from High School Generaal Hertzog sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 97.3% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202318817794.1%
202419719699.5%
202526225597.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Generaal Hertzog reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics898595.5%
Mathematical Literacy11511499.1%
Physical Sciences635790.5%
Life Sciences1039390.3%
Accounting363288.9%
Business Studies1009696.0%
Geography4646100.0%
English First Additional Language3636100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

Here is how High School Generaal Hertzog compares with 5 other schools listed under Nkangala district.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Generaal Hertzog, at 1,928 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Generaal Hertzog; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School is a similar size to High School Generaal Hertzog, with 1,908 learners against 1,478; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (97.6% against High School Generaal Hertzog's 97.3%).
  • Makause Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Generaal Hertzog, at 1,875 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Generaal Hertzog; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against High School Generaal Hertzog's 97.3%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Generaal Hertzog, at 1,862 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than High School Generaal Hertzog; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.3% against High School Generaal Hertzog's 97.3%.
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School is a similar size to High School Generaal Hertzog, with 1,857 learners against 1,478; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Generaal Hertzog; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Emalahleni

Zooming into Emalahleni, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Generaal Hertzog.

  • Witbank High School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Generaal Hertzog, at 1,745 learners; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.4% against High School Generaal Hertzog's 97.3%.
  • Coronation Secondary School is a similar size to High School Generaal Hertzog, with 1,707 learners against 1,478; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against High School Generaal Hertzog's 97.3%.
  • Elukhanyisweni Secondary School is a similar size to High School Generaal Hertzog, with 1,665 learners against 1,478; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.6% against High School Generaal Hertzog's 97.3%.
  • F.h. Mkhabela Secondary School is a similar size to High School Generaal Hertzog, with 1,625 learners against 1,478, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Primary School Taalfees sits in roughly the same size range as High School Generaal Hertzog, at 1,316 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Generaal Hertzog; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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
1 H/V Elizabethlaan And Hofmeyerstr., Witbank, Witbank, 1035
Postal
Private Bag X P/Sak X723 Witbank Witbank 1035
Telephone
013 656 2464
Website
generaalhertzog.co.za
Email
hgh@lantic.net
EMIS number
800005801

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Generaal Hertzog?
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 Generaal Hertzog directly, on 013 656 2464, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Generaal Hertzog?
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 Generaal Hertzog the best school in Emalahleni?
On the numbers that are published, High School Generaal Hertzog's matric pass rate of 97.3% is lower than ELUKHANYISWENI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Emalahleni besides High School Generaal Hertzog?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Emalahleni, including Witbank High School.
How big are the classes at High School Generaal Hertzog?
High School Generaal Hertzog reported 1,478 learners and 63 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Generaal Hertzog?
Yes, High School Generaal Hertzog 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 Generaal Hertzog's matric results like?
High School Generaal Hertzog's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.3%, in 2025. That's up from 94.1% in 2023.
Is High School Generaal Hertzog a public or private school?
High School Generaal Hertzog is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Generaal Hertzog?
You can call 013 656 2464. It is located at 1 H/V Elizabethlaan And Hofmeyerstr., Witbank, Witbank, 1035.
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