Hoërskool Barkly East
Barkly East, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Hoërskool Barkly East
With EMIS number 200600266, Hoërskool Barkly East is a public combined school located in Barkly East, Eastern Cape, operating within the Joe Gqabi district. The 2025 academic year saw 567 enrolled learners instructed by 21 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoërskool Barkly East is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Hoërskool Barkly East 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
Hoërskool Barkly East 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, Hoërskool Barkly East reported a total enrollment of 567 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hoërskool Barkly East is situated in Barkly East, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Joe Gqabi, under the Senqu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Powrie Street, Barkly East, 9786. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 178, Barkly East, 9786.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool Barkly East is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoërskool Barkly East 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 Hoërskool Barkly East 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
Powrie Street, Barkly East, 9786
Barkly East, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 178, Barkly East, 9786
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600266
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.