Laerskool Hotazel
Hotazel, Northern Cape · John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg)
About Laerskool Hotazel
Situated in Hotazel, Northern Cape, Laerskool Hotazel is a public combined school overseen by the John Taolo Gaetsewe (jtg) education district. The school recorded 522 learners and 31 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Hotazel is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Laerskool Hotazel 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
Laerskool Hotazel 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, Laerskool Hotazel reported a total enrollment of 522 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
Laerskool Hotazel 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: 1 Kupferburger Circle Hotazel, 8490. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 14 Hotazel 8490.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Hotazel is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Hotazel 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 mine and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Hotazel 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
1 Kupferburger Circle Hotazel, 8490
Hotazel, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 14 Hotazel 8490
Phone
+27 53 741 1287Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300045209
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.