Protea Hoërskool
Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
About Protea Hoërskool
Operating as a public institution, Protea Hoërskool is a secondary school located in Nieuwoudtville within Northern Cape. The school falls under the Namakwa (nmk) education district. The 2025 school year recorded 181 learners taught by 10 educators, achieving a ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Protea Hoërskool is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Protea Hoërskool 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
Protea Hoërskool 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, Protea Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 181 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Protea Hoërskool is situated in Nieuwoudtville, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Namakwa (nmk) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Namakwa District Municipality, under the Hantam Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: H/v Wyland And Nassay Street Nieuwoudtville, 8180. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 86 Nieuwoudtville 8180.
Curriculum & Academics
Protea Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Protea Hoërskool was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. 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 Protea Hoërskool 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
H/v Wyland And Nassay Street Nieuwoudtville, 8180
Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 86 Nieuwoudtville 8180
Phone
+27 27 218 1329Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300033313
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.