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Meerhof Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Hartbeespoort, North West · Bojanala district (Unknown circuit)

In Hartbeespoort, 99, Meerhof Special School operates as a public school. Its last matric group achieved a 100% pass rate.

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

Meerhof Special School is a public school serving families in and around Hartbeespoort, 99.

236
Learners
40
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Meerhof Special 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 Meerhof Special School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Meerhof Special School entered 14 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
202399100.0%
20241111100.0%
20251414100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Bojanala district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Bojanala district with Meerhof Special School.

  • Paardekraal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Meerhof Special School, 2,257 compared with 236; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meerhof Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Botlhabelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Meerhof Special School, 2,146 compared with 236; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meerhof Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.4% against Meerhof Special School's 100%.
  • Thuto-Pele High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,053 learners against Meerhof Special School's 236; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meerhof Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 95.5% against Meerhof Special School's 100%.
  • Vukuzenzele Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Meerhof Special School, 2,005 compared with 236; is a public primary school, a different phase than Meerhof Special School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Boikagong Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Meerhof Special School's 236; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Meerhof Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.7% against Meerhof Special 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Meerhof Special School for 2027

As a public school, Meerhof Special School takes part in North West's provincial learner registration drive for 2027, open from 8 April to 30 September 2026. Parents can find the process on the North West Department of Education Learner Registration page; the full North West School Application Process Guide sets out the documents needed and who to contact.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
64 Jan Smuts Avenue, Meerhof Hartbeespoort, 260
Postal
Private Bag Xx354, Hartbeespoort, 216
Telephone
012 259 1241
EMIS number
600102384

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Meerhof Special 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 Meerhof Special School directly, on 012 259 1241, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Meerhof Special 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Meerhof Special School the best school in Bojanala?
On the numbers that are published, Meerhof Special School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of Thuto-Pele High School at 95.5%.
How many other schools are there in Bojanala besides Meerhof Special School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Bojanala.
How big are the classes at Meerhof Special School?
Meerhof Special School reported 236 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Meerhof Special School?
Yes, Meerhof Special 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 Meerhof Special School's matric results like?
Meerhof Special School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Meerhof Special School a public or private school?
Meerhof Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Meerhof Special School?
You can call 012 259 1241. It is located at 64 Jan Smuts Avenue, Meerhof Hartbeespoort, 260.