Hoërskool Paul Sauer

Kareedouw, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman

Public Combined School Q4

About Hoërskool Paul Sauer

Operating as a public institution, Hoërskool Paul Sauer is a combined school located in Kareedouw within Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district. The 2025 school year recorded 445 learners taught by 25 educators, achieving a ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

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

Fee Status

Hoërskool Paul Sauer 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 Paul Sauer 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 Paul Sauer reported a total enrollment of 445 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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 Paul Sauer is situated in Kareedouw, 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: 11 Keet Street, Kareedouw, 6400. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 8, Karedouw, 6400.

Curriculum & Academics

Hoërskool Paul Sauer is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Hoërskool Paul Sauer 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 Paul Sauer 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

11 Keet Street, Kareedouw, 6400

Kareedouw, Eastern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 8, Karedouw, 6400

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 445
Educators 25

Learner:Educator Ratio

18:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ4
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictSarah Baartman

EMIS Number

200100937

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.