Hoërskool Boesmanland
Pofadder, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
About Hoërskool Boesmanland
Hoërskool Boesmanland functions as a public secondary school in Pofadder, Northern Cape, falling within the Namakwa (nmk) education district. The school recorded 431 learners and 21 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoërskool Boesmanland is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Hoërskool Boesmanland 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 Boesmanland 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 without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hoërskool Boesmanland reported a total enrollment of 431 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Hoërskool Boesmanland is situated in Pofadder, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Namakwa (nmk) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Namakwa District Municipality, under the Khai-ma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Springbok Street Pofadder, 8890. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 48 Pofadder 8890.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool Boesmanland is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoërskool Boesmanland 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 Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoërskool Boesmanland 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
Springbok Street Pofadder, 8890
Pofadder, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 48 Pofadder 8890
Phone
+27 54 933 0036Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300034304
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.