Hoerskool Ben Vorster
Tzaneen, Limpopo · Mopani West
About Hoerskool Ben Vorster
A public institution, Hoerskool Ben Vorster functions as a secondary school located in Tzaneen, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Mopani West education district. For the 2025 academic year, 1057 learners were enrolled, taught by 53 educators at a ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoerskool Ben Vorster 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 Ben Vorster 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 Ben Vorster 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 Ben Vorster reported a total enrollment of 1,057 learners with a teaching staff of 53 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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 Ben Vorster is situated in Tzaneen (Tzaneen), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Mopani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Mopani District Municipality, under the Greater Tzaneen local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Boundry Street; Tzaneen;. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 412; Tzaneen.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoerskool Ben Vorster is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoerskool Ben Vorster was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured 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 Ben Vorster 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
Boundry Street; Tzaneen;
Tzaneen, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 412; Tzaneen
Phone
+27 15 307 4490Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
901530037
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.