Highlands High Secondary School
Burgersfort, Limpopo · Sekhukhune East
About Highlands High Secondary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Highlands High Secondary School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Highlands High Secondary 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
Highlands High 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, Highlands High Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 380 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Highlands High Secondary School is situated in Burgersfort, within the Limpopo province. The school falls under the Sekhukhune East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, under the Fetakgomo-greater Tubatse local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1570 Leopards Ave, Leopards Bush. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 1660; Burgersfort 1150.
Curriculum & Academics
Highlands High Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Highlands High 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 Highlands High 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1570 Leopards Ave, Leopards Bush
Burgersfort, Limpopo
Postal
P.o. Box 1660; Burgersfort 1150
Phone
+27 13 216 7677Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
996602113
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.