Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School
Potgietersrus, Limpopo · Capricorn North
About Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Harry Oppenheimer Secondary 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
As a Q3 institution, Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School 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
Harry Oppenheimer Secondary 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 550 learners with a teaching staff of 27 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School is situated in Potgietersrus, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Capricorn North education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Capricorn District Municipality, under the Polokwane local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Stirum Limburg; Potgietersrus. For postal correspondence, use: P/bag X1309; Limburg.
Curriculum & Academics
Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a agricultural curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Harry Oppenheimer Secondary School was historically administered under the Lebowa education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Limpopo Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Harry Oppenheimer Secondary 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Stirum Limburg; Potgietersrus
Potgietersrus, Limpopo
Postal
P/bag X1309; Limburg
Phone
+27 15 426 0006Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
906250195
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.