Helene Franz

Helene Franz is a public special needs school in Nearhecene, Polokwane, Limpopo, in the Capricorn North education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 344 learners and 31 educators, about 11.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in Limpopo (260 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 75.0% of its 12 candidates passed (Limpopo average: 86.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

75.0% of the school's 12 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Limpopo average of 86.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Limpopo
2023	10	7	70.0%	79.7%
2024	10	9	90.0%	85.1%
2025	12	9	75.0%	86.2%

Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.

School facts

School type	Public special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	344
Educators (2025)	31
Learners per educator	11.1 (province average 13.9)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	920210197
Exam centre number	7042581

Address and location

Street address	Stand No 379, Borkum Farm, Bochum
Postal address	Pbag X 5008, Bochum
Suburb / area	Nearhecene
Town	Polokwane
Province	Limpopo
Education district	Capricorn North
Municipality	Blouberg
Ward	93501002
Former department	Lebowa

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Limpopo open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.