Overview
Hoerskool Steynville is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Hopetown, Northern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 863 learners and is staffed by 27 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 32:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district and achieved an excellent 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 96.8% (90 of 93 candidates).
Hoerskool Steynville Matric Performance
Since 2023, Hoerskool Steynville has improved, moving from a 79.8% pass rate to 96.8% in 2025, the most recent year, 93 learners sat the exam.
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93 | 90 | 96.8% |
| 2024 | 77 | 72 | 93.5% |
| 2023 | 94 | 75 | 79.8% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: H/skool Steynville (2022305).
Subject pass rates
Hoerskool Steynville offered 10 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 94.0%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 40.0%. 4 subjects recorded a 100% pass rate. 1 subject fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 5 | 2 |
40.0%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 88 | 82 |
93.2%
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| Life Sciences | 13 | 12 |
92.3%
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| English (FAL) | 93 | 93 |
100.0%
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| Accounting | 5 | 5 |
100.0%
|
| Business Studies | 35 | 24 |
68.6%
|
| Economics | 14 | 14 |
100.0%
|
| Geography | 58 | 58 |
100.0%
|
| History | 76 | 75 |
98.7%
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| Agricultural Sciences | 12 | 10 |
83.3%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 16 other secondary schools in Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl).
Hoerskool Steynville's 2025 pass rate is 9.5 percentage points above the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Hoerskool Steynville charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Hoerskool Steynville for 2027?
Tuition at Hoerskool Steynville for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q3) by the Department of Basic Education in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 053 203 0422 for specifics.
Is Hoerskool Steynville a no-fee school?
Yes, Hoerskool Steynville is officially a no-fee school (Q3), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district. No tuition is charged to any of its 863 learners.
What is the quintile of Hoerskool Steynville and what does it mean for fees?
Hoerskool Steynville is a Q3 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Hopetown, Northern Cape community in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Hoerskool Steynville, families in Northern Cape apply directly at the Hoerskool Steynville school office. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Hoerskool Steynville
Call 053 203 0422 to confirm whether Hoerskool Steynville has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Collect the official application form from 985 Aandblom Street, Steynville, Hopetown, 8750 or download it from the Northern Cape Department of Education website.
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Submit your documents
Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Hoerskool Steynville during the school's published admission window.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Hoerskool Steynville is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Wait for confirmation from Hoerskool Steynville. If declined, you may appeal at the Pixley Ka Seme (Pxl) district office under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Hoerskool Steynville for the next school year?
To apply to Hoerskool Steynville for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Hoerskool Steynville. Northern Cape applications are made directly at the school office. For confirmation of available places, contact Hoerskool Steynville via phone 053 203 0422.
What documents do I need to apply at Hoerskool Steynville?
Hoerskool Steynville requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Hoerskool Steynville (phone 053 203 0422) for any school-specific requirements.