Hotazel Combined School
Hotazel, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Hotazel Combined School
In the rural area of Hotazel, Northern Cape, Hotazel Combined School operates as a public combined school within the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 819 learners with a teaching staff of 27, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate 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
Hotazel Combined School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Hotazel Combined School 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
Hotazel Combined School 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, Hotazel Combined School reported a total enrollment of 819 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Hotazel Combined School is situated in Hotazel, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, under the Joe Morolong Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Perel Street Hotazel, 8490. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 84 Hotazel 8490.
Curriculum & Academics
Hotazel Combined School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hotazel Combined School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. 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 mine and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hotazel Combined School 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
Perel Street Hotazel, 8490
Hotazel, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 84 Hotazel 8490
Phone
+27 53 742 2220Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300045303
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.