Hoër Landbouskool Marlow
Cradock, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West
About Hoër Landbouskool Marlow
Serving the Cradock community in Eastern Cape, Hoër Landbouskool Marlow operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Chris Hani West education district. In 2025, the school reported 219 learners and 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoër Landbouskool Marlow is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Hoër Landbouskool Marlow 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
Hoër Landbouskool Marlow 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, Hoër Landbouskool Marlow reported a total enrollment of 219 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Hoër Landbouskool Marlow is situated in Cradock (Lingelihle), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Chris Hani West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Chris Hani District Municipality, under the Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Hoër Landbouskool, Marlow, Cradock, 5880. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 40, Cradock, 5880.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoër Landbouskool Marlow is classified as an ordinary school school offering a agricultural curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoër Landbouskool Marlow was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoër Landbouskool Marlow 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
Hoër Landbouskool, Marlow, Cradock, 5880
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 40, Cradock, 5880
Phone
+27 48 881 3121Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600265
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.