Orion Sekondêre Skool
De Aar, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Orion Sekondêre Skool
Serving the De Aar community in Northern Cape, Orion Sekondêre Skool operates as a public secondary school. The school is administered under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district. In 2025, the school reported 816 learners and 28 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Orion Sekondêre Skool 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, Orion Sekondêre Skool 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
Orion Sekondêre Skool 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, Orion Sekondêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 816 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Orion Sekondêre Skool is situated in De Aar, 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 Emthanjeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Alpha Street, Happey Valley, De Aar, 7000. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 268 De Aar 7000.
Curriculum & Academics
Orion Sekondêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Orion Sekondêre Skool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured 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 Orion Sekondêre Skool 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
Alpha Street, Happey Valley, De Aar, 7000
De Aar, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 268 De Aar 7000
Phone
+27 53 631 3237Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300021404
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.