Protea Hoﾋrskool
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Protea Hoﾋrskool
As a public secondary school, Protea Hoﾋrskool provides education to learners in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Eden And Central Kar education district. For the 2025 academic year, 551 learners were enrolled, taught by 17 educators at a ratio of 32:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Protea Hoﾋrskool 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, Protea Hoﾋrskool 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
Protea Hoﾋrskool operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Protea Hoﾋrskool reported a total enrollment of 551 learners with a teaching staff of 17 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
Protea 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 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Oudtshoorn local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 3 Wolf Road Oudtshoorn 6620. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3121 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620.
Curriculum & Academics
Protea 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
Protea Hoﾋrskool was historically administered under the Wce 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 Protea 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
3 Wolf Road Oudtshoorn 6620
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 3121 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620
Phone
+27 44 279 1953Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000582
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.