Franschhoek Hoërskool
Franschhoek, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Franschhoek Hoërskool
Situated in Franschhoek, Western Cape, Franschhoek Hoërskool is a public combined school overseen by the Cape Winelands education district. The school recorded 729 learners and 32 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Franschhoek Hoërskool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Franschhoek 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
Franschhoek 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Franschhoek Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 729 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Franschhoek Hoërskool is situated in Franschhoek (Fairdale), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 9 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Stellenbosch local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Akademie Street Franschhoek 7690. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 43 Franschhoek Unknown 7690.
Curriculum & Academics
Franschhoek Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Franschhoek Hoërskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Franschhoek 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
Akademie Street Franschhoek 7690
Franschhoek, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 43 Franschhoek Unknown 7690
Phone
+27 21 876 2079Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
108312212
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.