Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen
Kakamas, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen
Serving the Kakamas community in Northern Cape, Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. In 2025, the school reported 262 learners and 15 educators, resulting in a ratio of 17:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen 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 Martin Oosthuizen 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 Martin Oosthuizen 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 Martin Oosthuizen reported a total enrollment of 262 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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 Martin Oosthuizen is situated in Kakamas, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Kai !garib Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 37 Voortrekker Street Kakamas, 8870. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 183 Kakamas 8870.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen is classified as an ordinary school school offering a agricultural curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoërskool Martin Oosthuizen 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 Martin Oosthuizen 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
37 Voortrekker Street Kakamas, 8870
Kakamas, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 183 Kakamas 8870
Phone
+27 54 431 0885Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300043403
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.