Poelano High School
Ventersdorp, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Poelano High School
Operating as a public institution, Poelano High School is a secondary school located in Ventersdorp within North West. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The 2025 school year recorded 636 learners taught by 20 educators, achieving a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Poelano High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Poelano High 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
Poelano High 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, Poelano High School reported a total enrollment of 636 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
Poelano High School is situated in Ventersdorp (Ventersdorp), 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 Jb Marks Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Goedgevonden Village, Ventersdorp, 1747. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 651, Ventersdorp, 2710.
Curriculum & Academics
Poelano High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Poelano High 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 Poelano High 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
Goedgevonden Village, Ventersdorp, 1747
Ventersdorp, North West
Postal
P.o. Box 651, Ventersdorp, 2710
Phone
+27 18 011 0383Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101661
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.