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Hts Ligbron Secondary School

Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Ermelo, Ermelo, Mpumalanga · Gert Sibande district (Unknown circuit)

In Ermelo, Hts Ligbron Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

Hts Ligbron Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Ermelo. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

964
Learners
63
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Hts Ligbron Secondary 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 Hts Ligbron Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Hts Ligbron Secondary School entered 165 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023161161100.0%
2024161161100.0%
2025165165100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hts Ligbron Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics6464100.0%
Mathematical Literacy6161100.0%
Physical Sciences565598.2%
Life Sciences565598.2%
Accounting151493.3%
Business Studies424197.6%
Geography3434100.0%
English First Additional Language7070100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Gert Sibande district

Here is how Hts Ligbron Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Gert Sibande district.

  • Shapeve Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Ligbron Secondary School, 2,881 compared with 964; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Ligbron Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kusasalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Ligbron Secondary School, 2,246 compared with 964; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Hts Ligbron Secondary School's 100%.
  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Hts Ligbron Secondary School's 964; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Ligbron Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Ubuhle Buzile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Ligbron Secondary School, 2,143 compared with 964; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.1% against Hts Ligbron Secondary School's 100%.
  • Kt Twala Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Hts Ligbron Secondary School's 964; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Hts Ligbron Secondary School's 100%.

Ermelo

Zooming into Ermelo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hts Ligbron Secondary School.

  • New Ermelo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,165 learners against Hts Ligbron Secondary School's 964; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Ligbron Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Wesselton Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Ligbron Secondary School, 1,919 compared with 964; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hts Ligbron Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Ithafa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hts Ligbron Secondary School, 1,860 compared with 964; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.9% against Hts Ligbron Secondary School's 100%.
  • Camden Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,528 learners against Hts Ligbron Secondary School's 964; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hts Ligbron Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Hts Ligbron Secondary School's 100%.
  • Reggie Masuku Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,473 learners against Hts Ligbron Secondary School's 964; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.2% against Hts Ligbron Secondary School's 100%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
H/V Kerk En Voortrekkerstraat, Ermelo, Ermelo, 2350
Postal
Private Bag X 9033 Ermelo Ermelo 2350
Telephone
017 811 5906
Website
ligbron.co.za
Email
fin@ligbron.co.za
EMIS number
800004937

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hts Ligbron Secondary 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 Hts Ligbron Secondary School directly, on 017 811 5906, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hts Ligbron Secondary 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 Hts Ligbron Secondary School the best school in Ermelo?
On the numbers that are published, Hts Ligbron Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of REGGIE MASUKU SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96.2%.
How many other schools are there in Ermelo besides Hts Ligbron Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ermelo, including New Ermelo Primary School.
How big are the classes at Hts Ligbron Secondary School?
Hts Ligbron Secondary School reported 964 learners and 63 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Hts Ligbron Secondary School?
Yes, Hts Ligbron Secondary 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 Hts Ligbron Secondary School's matric results like?
Hts Ligbron Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Hts Ligbron Secondary School a public or private school?
Hts Ligbron Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hts Ligbron Secondary School?
You can call 017 811 5906. It is located at H/V Kerk En Voortrekkerstraat, Ermelo, Ermelo, 2350.
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