Hoekwil Laerskool
Wilderness, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Hoekwil Laerskool
In the rural area of Wilderness, Western Cape, Hoekwil Laerskool operates as a public primary school within the Eden And Central Kar education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 184 learners with a teaching staff of 9, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoekwil Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Hoekwil Laerskool 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
Hoekwil Laerskool 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, Hoekwil Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 184 learners with a teaching staff of 9 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
Hoekwil Laerskool is situated in Wilderness (Hoekwil), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the George local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kerkstraat 1 Hoekwil 6538. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 9 Hoekwil Unknown 6538.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoekwil Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoekwil Laerskool 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 Hoekwil Laerskool 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
Kerkstraat 1 Hoekwil 6538
Wilderness, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 9 Hoekwil Unknown 6538
Phone
+27 44 850 1079Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
118109265
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.