Vredendal Hoërskool
Vredendal, Western Cape · West Coast
About Vredendal Hoërskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vredendal 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
Vredendal 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
Vredendal 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, Vredendal Hoërskool reported a total enrollment of 515 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1, 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
Vredendal Hoërskool is situated in Vredendal (Vredendal), 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: Grensstraat Vredendal 8160. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 185 Vredendal Unknown 8160.
Curriculum & Academics
Vredendal Hoërskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a secondary subjects curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vredendal 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 Vredendal 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
Grensstraat Vredendal 8160
Vredendal, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 185 Vredendal Unknown 8160
Phone
+27 27 213 1050Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
138310312
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.