Barkly West High School
Barkly Wes, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About Barkly West High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Barkly West 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
Barkly West High School 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
Barkly West 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Barkly West High School reported a total enrollment of 619 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Barkly West High School is situated in Barkly Wes (Null), 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: Dahlia Street, Debeershoogte, Barkly West, 8375. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 87 Barkly Wes 8375.
Curriculum & Academics
Barkly West High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Barkly West High School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured 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 Barkly West 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Dahlia Street, Debeershoogte, Barkly West, 8375
Barkly Wes, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 87 Barkly Wes 8375
Phone
+27 53 531 0529Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300012301
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.