Oudtshoorn Hoﾋrskool
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Oudtshoorn Hoﾋrskool
Based in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, Oudtshoorn Hoﾋrskool is a public secondary school located in an urban setting under the Eden And Central Kar education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 553 learners with a teaching staff of 26, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 21:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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
Oudtshoorn Hoﾋrskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Oudtshoorn Hoﾋrskool 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
Oudtshoorn Hoﾋrskool 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, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Oudtshoorn Hoﾋrskool reported a total enrollment of 553 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Oudtshoorn Hoﾋrskool is situated in Oudtshoorn (Oudtshoorn), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Oudtshoorn local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Voortrekkerweg 77 Oudtshoorn 6620. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 194 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620.
Curriculum & Academics
Oudtshoorn Hoﾋrskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Oudtshoorn Hoﾋrskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Oudtshoorn Hoﾋrskool 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
Voortrekkerweg 77 Oudtshoorn 6620
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 194 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620
Phone
+27 44 279 1623Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
124110254
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.