Hoërskool Diamantveld
Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About Hoërskool Diamantveld
In the urban area of Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoërskool Diamantveld operates as a public secondary school within the Frances Baard (fb) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 898 learners with a teaching staff of 39, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 23:1. 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
Hoërskool Diamantveld is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Hoërskool Diamantveld 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 Diamantveld 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 Diamantveld reported a total enrollment of 898 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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 Diamantveld is situated in Kimberley, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Frances Baard District Municipality, under the Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 2 Voortrekker Street, Memorial Road Area, Kimberly, 8301. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X6061 Kimberley 8301.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool Diamantveld is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoërskool Diamantveld 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 Diamantveld 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
2 Voortrekker Street, Memorial Road Area, Kimberly, 8301
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Postal
Private Bag X6061 Kimberley 8301
Phone
+27 53 833 1529Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300015401
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.