High School Hoedspruit High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about High School Hoedspruit High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

High School Hoedspruit High School is a public secondary school in Zandspruit Estate, Hoedspruit. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

275

Learners

Educators

QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, High School Hoedspruit High School 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 Hoedspruit High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

High School Hoedspruit High School entered 47 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.9% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	49	48	98.0%
2024	53	46	86.8%
2025	47	46	97.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

High School Hoedspruit High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	25	21	84.0%
Mathematical Literacy	29	26	89.7%
Physical Sciences	16	12	75.0%
Life Sciences	31	20	64.5%
Accounting	6	6	100.0%
Business Studies	18	16	88.9%
Economics	8	6	75.0%
Geography	21	20	95.2%
English First Additional Language	6	6	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Mopani West district

Magoza Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,971 learners against High School Hoedspruit High School's 275; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.1% against High School Hoedspruit High School's 97.9%.
W.m. Kgatla Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,700 learners against High School Hoedspruit High School's 275; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hoedspruit High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Kgapane Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Hoedspruit High School, 1,675 compared with 275; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.6% against High School Hoedspruit High School's 97.9%.
Burghersdorp Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against High School Hoedspruit High School's 275; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against High School Hoedspruit High School's 97.9%.
Dududu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,567 learners against High School Hoedspruit High School's 275; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hoedspruit High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Hoedspruit

Diphuti Primary School teaches considerably more learners than High School Hoedspruit High School, 978 compared with 275; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hoedspruit High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Maahlemele Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 598 learners against High School Hoedspruit High School's 275; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.4% against High School Hoedspruit High School's 97.9%.
Lowveld Academy sits in roughly the same size range as High School Hoedspruit High School, at 317 learners, and is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Santeng Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as High School Hoedspruit High School, at 307 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Hoedspruit High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Hope Combined English Medium Combined School is a similar size to High School Hoedspruit High School, with 247 learners against 275, and is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to High School Hoedspruit High School for 2027

High School Hoedspruit High School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Stand 1445, Extention 12
Postal: P.o. Box 1004; Hoedspruit, 1380
Telephone: 015 590 0770
EMIS number: 995504205

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at High School Hoedspruit High School?

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 Hoedspruit High School directly, on 015 590 0770, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to High School Hoedspruit High School?

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 Hoedspruit High School the best school in Hoedspruit?

On the numbers that are published, High School Hoedspruit High School's 97.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of MAAHLEMELE at 93.4%.

How many other schools are there in Hoedspruit besides High School Hoedspruit High School?

Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Hoedspruit, including Diphuti.

How big are the classes at High School Hoedspruit High School?

High School Hoedspruit High School reported 275 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Hoedspruit High School?

Yes, High School Hoedspruit High School 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 Hoedspruit High School's matric results like?

High School Hoedspruit High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98% since 2023.

Is High School Hoedspruit High School a public or private school?

High School Hoedspruit High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact High School Hoedspruit High School?

You can call 015 590 0770. It is located at Stand 1445, Extention 12.