Banksdrif Secondary School
Hartswater, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About Banksdrif Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Banksdrif Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Banksdrif Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Banksdrif Secondary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Banksdrif Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 526 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Banksdrif Secondary School is situated in Hartswater, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Frances Baard District Municipality, under the Phokwane Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Water Affairs Men's Hostel Hartswater, 8570. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 845 Hartswater 8570.
Curriculum & Academics
Banksdrif Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Banksdrif Secondary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Banksdrif Secondary School 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Water Affairs Men's Hostel Hartswater, 8570
Hartswater, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 845 Hartswater 8570
Phone
+27 53 474 0532Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300017306
Department of Basic Education
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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.