Hoërskool Namakwaland

Springbok, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)

Public Secondary School Q5

About Hoërskool Namakwaland

A public institution, Hoërskool Namakwaland functions as a secondary school located in Springbok, Northern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Namakwa (nmk) education district. For the 2025 academic year, 568 learners were enrolled, taught by 28 educators at a ratio of 20:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Hoërskool Namakwaland 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 Namakwaland 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 Namakwaland 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 Namakwaland reported a total enrollment of 568 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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 Namakwaland is situated in Springbok, 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 Nama Khoi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: 2 Voortrekker Street Springbok, 8240. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 161 Springbok 8240.

Curriculum & Academics

Hoërskool Namakwaland is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Hoërskool Namakwaland 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 Namakwaland 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

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Address

2 Voortrekker Street Springbok, 8240

Springbok, Northern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 161 Springbok 8240

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 568
Educators 28

Learner:Educator Ratio

20:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictNamakwa (nmk)

EMIS Number

300032401

Department of Basic Education

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.