Public secondary school · Emalahleni, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 188 | 177 | 94.1% |
| 2024 | 197 | 196 | 99.5% |
| 2025 | 262 | 255 | 97.3% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
High School Generaal Hertzog reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 89 | 85 | 95.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 115 | 114 | 99.1% |
| Physical Sciences | 63 | 57 | 90.5% |
| Life Sciences | 103 | 93 | 90.3% |
| Accounting | 36 | 32 | 88.9% |
| Business Studies | 100 | 96 | 96.0% |
| Geography | 46 | 46 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 36 | 36 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.