Hoërskool Stella

Stella, North West · Dr Ruth S Mompati

Public Secondary School Q4

About Hoërskool Stella

Hoërskool Stella functions as a public secondary school in Stella, North West, falling within the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district. The school recorded 303 learners and 20 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

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

Fee Status

Hoërskool Stella 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 Stella 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 Stella reported a total enrollment of 303 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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 Stella is situated in Stella, within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Ruth S Mompati education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, under the Naledi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.

The school's physical address is: Mafekingweg 1, Stella, 2747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2, Stella, 8650.

Curriculum & Academics

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

History & Background

Hoërskool Stella 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 Stella 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

Mafekingweg 1, Stella, 2747

Stella, North West

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Postal

P.o. Box 2, Stella, 8650

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 303
Educators 20

Learner:Educator Ratio

15:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseSecondary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ4
FocusComprehensive
Statusopen
DistrictDr Ruth S Mompati

EMIS Number

600102031

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.