Hoërskool Nico Malan

Humansdorp, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman

Public Secondary School Q5

About Hoërskool Nico Malan

Hoërskool Nico Malan is a public secondary school located in Humansdorp, Eastern Cape. The school recorded 924 learners and 42 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Hoërskool Nico Malan 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 Nico Malan 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 Nico Malan 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, Hoërskool Nico Malan reported a total enrollment of 924 learners with a teaching staff of 42 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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 Nico Malan is situated in Humansdorp, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Kouga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Du Plessis 42, Humansdorp, 6300. For postal correspondence, use: Du Plessisstraat 42 Du Plessis Street, Humansdorp, 6300.

Curriculum & Academics

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

History & Background

Hoërskool Nico Malan was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.

Facilities & Infrastructure

The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoërskool Nico Malan 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

Du Plessis 42, Humansdorp, 6300

Humansdorp, Eastern Cape

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Postal

Du Plessisstraat 42 Du Plessis Street, Humansdorp, 6300

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 924
Educators 42

Learner:Educator Ratio

22:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictSarah Baartman

EMIS Number

200100571

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.