Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool
Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape · West Coast
About Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Vanrhynsdorp 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
Vanrhynsdorp 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, Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 542 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool is situated in Vanrhynsdorp (Maskamsig), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Matzikama local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Skoolstraat 66 Van Rhynsdorp 8170. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 37 Van Rhynsdorp Unknown 8170.
Curriculum & Academics
Vanrhynsdorp Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vanrhynsdorp 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 Vanrhynsdorp 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
Address
Skoolstraat 66 Van Rhynsdorp 8170
Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 37 Van Rhynsdorp Unknown 8170
Phone
+27 27 219 1010Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
137312254
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.