Hoërskool Postmasburg

Postmasburg, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)

Public Secondary School Q5

About Hoërskool Postmasburg

Based in Postmasburg, Northern Cape, Hoërskool Postmasburg is a public secondary school located in an rural setting under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 840 learners with a teaching staff of 37, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 23:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Hoërskool Postmasburg 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 Postmasburg 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 Postmasburg 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 Postmasburg reported a total enrollment of 840 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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 Postmasburg is situated in Postmasburg, 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 Tsantsabane Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: 4 Hout Street Postmasburg, 8420. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 26 Postmasburg 8420.

Curriculum & Academics

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

History & Background

Hoërskool Postmasburg 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 Postmasburg 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

4 Hout Street Postmasburg, 8420

Postmasburg, Northern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 26 Postmasburg 8420

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 840
Educators 37

Learner:Educator Ratio

23:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictZf Mgcawu (zfm)

EMIS Number

300044403

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.