Hoërskool Orkney

Orkney, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda

Public Secondary School Q4

About Hoërskool Orkney

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Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Hoërskool Orkney is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.

Fee Status

Hoërskool Orkney 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 Orkney 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 Orkney reported a total enrollment of 625 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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 Orkney is situated in Orkney (Orkney), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Matlosana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Browninglaan, Orkney, Noord-wes, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X9, Orkney, 2620.

Curriculum & Academics

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

History & Background

Hoërskool Orkney was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) 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 govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoërskool Orkney 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

Browninglaan, Orkney, Noord-wes, 1747

Orkney, North West

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Postal

Private Bag X9, Orkney, 2620

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 625
Educators 26

Learner:Educator Ratio

24:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ4
FocusComprehensive
Statusopen
DistrictDr Kenneth Kaunda

EMIS Number

600101582

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.