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High School Eric Louw

Public secondary school · Musina, Musina, Limpopo · Vhembe West district (Unknown circuit)

In Musina, High School Eric Louw operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 95.2%.

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

High School Eric Louw is a public secondary school serving families in and around Musina. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

446
Learners
26
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 Eric Louw 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 Eric Louw for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 63 matric candidates from High School Eric Louw sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 95.2% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023696594.2%
2024848398.8%
2025636095.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Eric Louw reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302790.0%
Mathematical Literacy5656100.0%
Physical Sciences191789.5%
Life Sciences242395.8%
Accounting1111100.0%
Business Studies403792.5%
Geography2828100.0%
History282692.9%
English First Additional Language1212100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Vhembe West district

Here is how High School Eric Louw compares with 5 other schools listed under Vhembe West district.

  • Dzata Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Eric Louw, 2,569 compared with 446; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.9% against High School Eric Louw's 95.2%).
  • Patrick Ramaano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Eric Louw, 2,292 compared with 446; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98% against High School Eric Louw's 95.2%.
  • Sinthumule Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,202 learners against High School Eric Louw's 446; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against High School Eric Louw's 95.2%.
  • Elim Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Eric Louw, 2,035 compared with 446; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.8% against High School Eric Louw's 95.2%).
  • Lwamondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Eric Louw, 1,946 compared with 446; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (95.7% against High School Eric Louw's 95.2%).

Musina

Zooming into Musina, here are 5 other schools to compare against High School Eric Louw.

  • Musina Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Eric Louw, 1,626 compared with 446; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.6% against High School Eric Louw's 95.2%).
  • Renaissance Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,399 learners against High School Eric Louw's 446; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.3% against High School Eric Louw's 95.2%.
  • Folovhodwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,339 learners against High School Eric Louw's 446; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Eric Louw; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Martin De Porrez Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,182 learners against High School Eric Louw's 446; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Eric Louw; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Makushu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Eric Louw, 1,167 compared with 446; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Eric Louw; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to High School Eric Louw for 2027

As a public school, High School Eric Louw follows Limpopo's centralised 2027 admissions process. Apply online through the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal before the 31 August 2026 closing date for Grade R, Grade 1 or Grade 8. For the full process and what to prepare, read the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Irwin Street; Messina;900;
Postal
P/Bag X626; Messina
Telephone
015 534 0706
EMIS number
902331735

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Eric Louw?
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 Eric Louw directly, on 015 534 0706, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Eric Louw?
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 Eric Louw the best school in Musina?
On the numbers that are published, High School Eric Louw's matric pass rate of 95.2% is lower than RENAISSANCE's 97.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Musina besides High School Eric Louw?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Musina, including Musina.
How big are the classes at High School Eric Louw?
High School Eric Louw reported 446 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Eric Louw?
Yes, High School Eric Louw 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 Eric Louw's matric results like?
High School Eric Louw's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 94.2% since 2023.
Is High School Eric Louw a public or private school?
High School Eric Louw is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Eric Louw?
You can call 015 534 0706. It is located at Irwin Street; Messina;900;.
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