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High School George Hofmeyr

Public secondary school, special needs education specialisation · Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

High School George Hofmeyr is a public secondary school in Null. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of High School George Hofmeyr, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Null, High School George Hofmeyr is a public secondary school.

135
Learners
25
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School George Hofmeyr is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for High School George Hofmeyr specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 2 matric candidates from High School George Hofmeyr sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202322100.0%
202444100.0%
202522100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School George Hofmeyr offered results across 3 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy44100.0%
Business Studies44100.0%
English First Additional Language22100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

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

  • Shapeve Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,881 learners against High School George Hofmeyr's 135; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School George Hofmeyr; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,246 learners against High School George Hofmeyr's 135; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against High School George Hofmeyr's 100%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School George Hofmeyr, 2,165 compared with 135; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School George Hofmeyr; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,143 learners against High School George Hofmeyr's 135; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against High School George Hofmeyr's 100%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School George Hofmeyr, 2,087 compared with 135; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against High School George Hofmeyr's 100%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Coligny Street
Postal
Private Bag X2002, Standerton 2430
Telephone
017 714 0151
EMIS number
800005819

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School George Hofmeyr?
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 George Hofmeyr directly, on 017 714 0151, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School George Hofmeyr?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is High School George Hofmeyr the best school in Gert Sibande?
On the numbers that are published, High School George Hofmeyr's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of UBUHLE BUZILE SECONDARY SCHOOL at 91.1%.
How many other schools are there in Gert Sibande besides High School George Hofmeyr?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Gert Sibande.
How big are the classes at High School George Hofmeyr?
High School George Hofmeyr reported 135 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 5 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 George Hofmeyr?
Yes, High School George Hofmeyr 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 George Hofmeyr's matric results like?
High School George Hofmeyr's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is High School George Hofmeyr a public or private school?
High School George Hofmeyr is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School George Hofmeyr?
You can call 017 714 0151. It is located at Coligny Street.