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High School Ellisras

Public secondary school · Lephalale, Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg district (Unknown circuit)

High School Ellisras is a public secondary school based in Lephalale. Its most recent matric class posted a 92.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about High School Ellisras, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Lephalale, High School Ellisras operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

815
Learners
50
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Ellisras is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Ellisras specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 152 learners from High School Ellisras who wrote matric in 2025, 92.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202319618895.9%
202412212098.4%
202515214092.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Ellisras offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics787596.2%
Mathematical Literacy4343100.0%
Physical Sciences704462.9%
Life Sciences625995.2%
Accounting211990.5%
Business Studies292172.4%
English First Additional Language8585100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Waterberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Waterberg district with High School Ellisras.

  • Phagameng Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,114 learners against High School Ellisras's 815; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.7% against High School Ellisras's 92.1%).
  • Nelsonskop Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,674 learners against High School Ellisras's 815; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ellisras; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Makhutjisha Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,670 learners against High School Ellisras's 815; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against High School Ellisras's 92.1%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,620 learners against High School Ellisras's 815; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.2% against High School Ellisras's 92.1%.
  • Ditheku Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Ellisras, 1,575 compared with 815; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ellisras; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Lephalale

And within Lephalale itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Lephalale Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Ellisras, 1,183 compared with 815; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ellisras; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Matshwara Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Ellisras, 1,171 compared with 815; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87% against High School Ellisras's 92.1%.
  • Ikitseng Primary School is a similar size to High School Ellisras, with 1,056 learners against 815; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ellisras; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bosveld Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Ellisras, at 935 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ellisras; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Tshukudu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Ellisras, at 890 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Ellisras; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to High School Ellisras for 2027

Because High School Ellisras is a public school in Limpopo, its 2027 intake is coordinated provincially rather than by the school itself. Parents apply through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal using the Smart Admit Online Admission System, with Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 registration for 2027 closing on 31 August 2026. the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide covers everything you need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Strydomstraat; Hoerskool Ellisras;
Postal
P/Bag X205; Ellisras
Telephone
014 763 2107
EMIS number
908110198

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Ellisras?
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 Ellisras directly, on 014 763 2107, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Ellisras?
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 Ellisras the best school in Lephalale?
On the numbers that are published, High School Ellisras's 92.1% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MATSHWARA at 87%.
How many other schools are there in Lephalale besides High School Ellisras?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lephalale, including Lephalale.
How big are the classes at High School Ellisras?
High School Ellisras reported 815 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Ellisras?
Yes, High School Ellisras 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 Ellisras's matric results like?
High School Ellisras's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92.1%, in 2025. That's down from 95.9% in 2023.
Is High School Ellisras a public or private school?
High School Ellisras is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Ellisras?
You can call 014 763 2107. It is located at Strydomstraat; Hoerskool Ellisras;.
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