Hoerskool Ellisras
Lephalale, Limpopo · Waterberg
About Hoerskool Ellisras
Hoerskool Ellisras (EMIS: 908110198) is a public secondary school situated in Lephalale, Limpopo and managed by the Waterberg education district. The 2025 academic year saw 815 enrolled learners instructed by 50 educators, resulting in a ratio of 16:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoerskool Ellisras is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Hoerskool Ellisras is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Hoerskool Ellisras is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hoerskool Ellisras reported a total enrollment of 815 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hoerskool Ellisras is situated in Lephalale (Lephalale), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Waterberg education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Waterberg District Municipality, under the Lephalale local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Strydomstraat; Hoerskool Ellisras;. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X205; Ellisras.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoerskool Ellisras is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoerskool Ellisras was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoerskool Ellisras are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Strydomstraat; Hoerskool Ellisras;
Lephalale, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X205; Ellisras
Phone
+27 14 763 2107Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
908110198
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.