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Public high school
Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School
Reddersburg, Free State
Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School is a public high school in Reddersburg, Free State, in the Xhariep education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a agricultural specialisation. In 2025 it had 370 learners and 25 educators, about 14.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Free State (927 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. 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, all 17 candidates passed (Free State average: 89.3%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 17 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Free State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 24 | 100.0% | 89.0% |
| 2024 | 26 | 26 | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2025 | 17 | 17 | 100.0% | 89.3% |
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 high school |
|---|---|
| Official name (DBE) | Hendrik Potgieter A/S |
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Agricultural |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 370 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 14.8 (province average 28.6) Fewer learners per educator than 95% of 19 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 443303199 |
| Exam centre number | 3161010 |
Address and location
| Street address | Voortrekkerstraat 8, Reddersburg, 9904 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 29, 9904 |
| Town | Reddersburg |
| Province | Free State |
| Education district | Xhariep |
| Circuit | 2 |
| Municipality | Kopanong |
| Ward | 1 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Free State 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.
Questions about Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School
Is Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School a public or private school?
Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School is a public high school.
Does Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
What is Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 17 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 89.3% for Free State. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School?
370 learners and 25 educators (about 14.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 95% of 19 similar schools in Free State.
What is the EMIS number of Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School?
Its EMIS number is 443303199. Its exam centre number is 3161010.
Where is Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School?
Voortrekkerstraat 8, Reddersburg, 9904. It is in Reddersburg, Free State, in the Xhariep education district.
Schools near Hendrik Potgieter Agricultural School
Beang Tse Molemo Secondary School
Matoporong, Reddersburg, Free State 2.0 km
84.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.