Phillipstown Hoërskool
Phillipstown, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Phillipstown Hoërskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Phillipstown Hoërskool is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Phillipstown Hoërskool 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
Phillipstown 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, Phillipstown Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 265 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Phillipstown Hoërskool is situated in Phillipstown, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Renosterberg Local Municpality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 58 Short Street, Philipstown, Phillipstown, 8795. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 77 Phillipstown 8795.
Curriculum & Academics
Phillipstown Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Phillipstown Hoërskool was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Phillipstown 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
58 Short Street, Philipstown, Phillipstown, 8795
Phillipstown, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 77 Phillipstown 8795
Phone
+27 53 631 2067Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300021208
Department of Basic Education
Related Schools
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.