Hendrik Potgieter A/s
Reddersburg, Free State · Xhariep
About Hendrik Potgieter A/s
Hendrik Potgieter A/s is registered as a public secondary school based in Reddersburg, Free State, under the Xhariep education district. The school recorded 370 learners and 25 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hendrik Potgieter A/s is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Hendrik Potgieter A/s 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
Hendrik Potgieter A/s 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hendrik Potgieter A/s reported a total enrollment of 370 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Hendrik Potgieter A/s is situated in Reddersburg, within the Free State province. The school falls under the Xhariep education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Kopanong, under the Kopanong local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Voortrekkerstraat 8, Reddersburg, 9904. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 29, 9904.
Curriculum & Academics
Hendrik Potgieter A/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a agricultural curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hendrik Potgieter A/s was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hendrik Potgieter A/s 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
Voortrekkerstraat 8, Reddersburg, 9904
Reddersburg, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 29, 9904
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
443303199
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.