Hoerskool Lichtenburg
Lichtenburg, North West · Ngaka Modiri Molema
About Hoerskool Lichtenburg
Hoerskool Lichtenburg is registered as a public secondary school based in Lichtenburg, North West, under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district. The school recorded 951 learners and 51 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoerskool Lichtenburg is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Hoerskool Lichtenburg 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
Hoerskool Lichtenburg 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, Hoerskool Lichtenburg reported a total enrollment of 951 learners with a teaching staff of 51 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Hoerskool Lichtenburg is situated in Lichtenburg (Retiefs Park), within the North West province. The school falls under the Ngaka Modiri Molema education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, under the Ditsobotla Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Scholtzstraat 1, Lichtenburg, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X12042, Lichtenburg, 2740.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoerskool Lichtenburg is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoerskool Lichtenburg was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoerskool Lichtenburg 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
Scholtzstraat 1, Lichtenburg, 1747
Lichtenburg, North West
Postal
Private Bag X12042, Lichtenburg, 2740
Phone
+27 18 632 6202Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100904
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.