The High School For Girls Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About The High School For Girls Potchefstroom
In the not specified area of Potchefstroom, North West, The High School For Girls Potchefstroom operates as a public secondary school within the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 595 learners with a teaching staff of 35, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 17:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower 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
The High School For Girls Potchefstroom is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
The High School For Girls Potchefstroom 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
The High School For Girls Potchefstroom 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, The High School For Girls Potchefstroom reported a total enrollment of 595 learners with a teaching staff of 35 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
The High School For Girls Potchefstroom is situated in Potchefstroom (Potchefstroom), 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: 125 Beyers Naude Ave, Potchefstroom, 0747. For postal correspondence, use: Null.
Curriculum & Academics
The High School For Girls Potchefstroom is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
The High School For Girls Potchefstroom was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 The High School For Girls Potchefstroom 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
125 Beyers Naude Ave, Potchefstroom, 0747
Potchefstroom, North West
Postal
Null
Phone
+27 18 294 3228Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600101675
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.