Franschhoek Hoërskool

Franschhoek, Western Cape · Cape Winelands

Public Combined School Q4

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

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Address

Akademie Street Franschhoek 7690

Franschhoek, Western Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 43 Franschhoek Unknown 7690

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 729
Educators 32

Learner:Educator Ratio

23:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhaseCombined School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ4
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictCape Winelands

EMIS Number

108312212

Department of Basic Education

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.