Phakela Secondary School
Hartbeesfontein, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Phakela Secondary School
As a public school, Phakela Secondary School provides secondary school education to learners in Hartbeesfontein, North West. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The 2025 school year recorded 241 learners taught by 8 educators, achieving a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phakela Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Phakela Secondary School 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
Phakela Secondary 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Phakela Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 241 learners with a teaching staff of 8 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
Phakela Secondary School is situated in Hartbeesfontein (Werda), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Matlosana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Wildebeeslaagte, Hartbeesfontein, 2610. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 235, Hartbeesfontein, 2610.
Curriculum & Academics
Phakela Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phakela Secondary 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 North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Phakela Secondary 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Wildebeeslaagte, Hartbeesfontein, 2610
Hartbeesfontein, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 235, Hartbeesfontein, 2610
Phone
+27 79 338 6953Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101620
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.