Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West
About Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark
Located in Vanderbijlpark within Gauteng, Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Sedibeng West education district. In 2025, the school reported 1493 learners and 48 educators, resulting in a ratio of 31:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark 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 Vanderbijlpark 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 Vanderbijlpark 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, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark reported a total enrollment of 1,493 learners with a teaching staff of 48 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark is situated in Vanderbijlpark (Vanderbijlpark), within the Gauteng province. The school falls under the Sedibeng West education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sedibeng District Municipality, under the Emfuleni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 7, Shakespearestraat, Cw6, Vanderbijlpark. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 76 Vanderbijlpark 1900.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark 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 Gauteng Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by public and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark 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
Address
7, Shakespearestraat, Cw6, Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Postal
Posbus 76 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Phone
+27 16 931 1670Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
700320044
Department of Basic Education
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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.