Vaalrivier Hoërskool
Barkly Wes, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About Vaalrivier Hoërskool
Vaalrivier Hoërskool functions as a public combined school in Barkly Wes, Northern Cape, falling within the Frances Baard (fb) education district. The school recorded 436 learners and 17 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vaalrivier Hoërskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
As a Q5 institution, Vaalrivier Hoërskool 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
Vaalrivier 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, Vaalrivier Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 436 learners with a teaching staff of 17 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Vaalrivier Hoërskool is situated in Barkly Wes, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Frances Baard District Municipality, under the Dikgatlong Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Garnet Street, Barkley Wes, Barkly West, 8375. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 53 Barkly Wes 8375.
Curriculum & Academics
Vaalrivier Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vaalrivier Hoërskool was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Vaalrivier 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Garnet Street, Barkley Wes, Barkly West, 8375
Barkly Wes, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 53 Barkly Wes 8375
Phone
+27 82 548 2232Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300013402
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.