Karrikama Hoërskool
Griekwastad, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Karrikama Hoërskool
In the rural area of Griekwastad, Northern Cape, Karrikama Hoërskool operates as a public secondary school within the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 600 learners with a teaching staff of 20, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high 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
Karrikama Hoërskool is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Karrikama Hoërskool is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Karrikama Hoërskool 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, Karrikama Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 600 learners with a teaching staff of 20 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
Karrikama Hoërskool is situated in Griekwastad, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Siyancuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Voortrekker Street Griekwastad, 8365. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 106 Griekwastad 8365.
Curriculum & Academics
Karrikama Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Karrikama Hoërskool 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 Karrikama Hoërskool 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Voortrekker Street Griekwastad, 8365
Griekwastad, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 106 Griekwastad 8365
Phone
+27 53 343 0032Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300016401
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.