Heidelberg Hoërskool
Heidelberg, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Heidelberg Hoërskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Heidelberg Hoërskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Heidelberg Hoërskool 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
Heidelberg Hoërskool 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Heidelberg Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 327 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Heidelberg Hoërskool is situated in Heidelberg (Heidelberg), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Hessequa local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Murraystraat 1 Heidelberg 6665. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 82 Heidelberg Unknown 6665.
Curriculum & Academics
Heidelberg Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Heidelberg Hoërskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Heidelberg Hoërskool 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
Murraystraat 1 Heidelberg 6665
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 82 Heidelberg Unknown 6665
Phone
+27 28 722 1384Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
116112221
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.