Hoërskool Ferdinand Posthma
Potchefstroom, North West · Dr Kenneth Kaunda
About Hoërskool Ferdinand Posthma
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Hoërskool Ferdinand Posthma is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Hoërskool Ferdinand Posthma 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
Hoërskool Ferdinand Posthma 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, Hoërskool Ferdinand Posthma reported a total enrollment of 447 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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
Hoërskool Ferdinand Posthma is situated in Potchefstroom (Bailliepark), within the North West province. The school falls under the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, under the Jb Marks Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: 10 Lanyon Street, Baillie Park, Potchefstroom, 0747. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X922, Bailliepark, 2520.
Curriculum & Academics
Hoërskool Ferdinand Posthma is classified as an ordinary school school offering a comprehensive curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Hoërskool Ferdinand Posthma was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the North West Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Hoërskool Ferdinand Posthma 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
10 Lanyon Street, Baillie Park, Potchefstroom, 0747
Potchefstroom, North West
Postal
Private Bag X922, Bailliepark, 2520
Phone
+27 18 290 5539Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
600100517
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.