Helene Franz
Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Helene Franz
A public institution, Helene Franz functions as a special needs education school located in Polokwane, Limpopo. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Capricorn North education district. For the 2025 academic year, 344 learners were enrolled, taught by 31 educators at a ratio of 11:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Helene Franz 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
Helene Franz 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, Helene Franz reported a total enrollment of 344 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Helene Franz is situated in Polokwane (Polokwane), within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Blouberg local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Stand No 379, Borkum Farm, Bochum. For postal correspondence, use: Pbag X 5008, Bochum.
Curriculum & Academics
Helene Franz is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Helene Franz was historically administered under the Lebowa education department. 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 Helene Franz 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
Stand No 379, Borkum Farm, Bochum
Polokwane, Limpopo
Postal
Pbag X 5008, Bochum
Phone
+27 15 065 0708Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
920210197
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.