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Hoër Tegniese Skool Potchefstroom
Vyfhoek, Potchefstroom, North West
Hoër Tegniese Skool Potchefstroom is a public high school in Vyfhoek, Potchefstroom, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 015 learners and 44 educators, about 23.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in North West (783 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, 83.3% of its 162 candidates passed (North West average: 88.5%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.3% of the school's 162 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the North West average of 88.5%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 141 | 86.5% | 81.7% |
| 2024 | 166 | 139 | 83.7% | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 162 | 135 | 83.3% | 88.5% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 015 |
| Educators (2025) | 44 |
| Learners per educator | 23.1 (province average 28.7) Fewer learners per educator than 47% of 60 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 600100500 |
| Exam centre number | 9225032 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mc Rooderylaan, Vyfhoek, Potchefstroom, 2747 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X921,potchefstroom,2520 |
| Suburb / area | Vyfhoek |
| Town | Potchefstroom |
| Province | North West |
| Education district | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
| Municipality | Jb Marks Local Municipality |
| Ward | 64002002 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in North West 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 Hoër Tegniese Skool Potchefstroom
Is Hoër Tegniese Skool Potchefstroom a public or private school?
Hoër Tegniese Skool Potchefstroom is a public high school.
Does Hoër Tegniese Skool Potchefstroom 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 Hoër Tegniese Skool Potchefstroom's matric pass rate?
83.3% of its 162 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.5% for North West. Earlier years: 2023 86.5%, 2024 83.7%.
How many learners are at Hoër Tegniese Skool Potchefstroom?
1 015 learners and 44 educators (about 23.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 47% of 60 similar schools in North West.
What is the EMIS number of Hoër Tegniese Skool Potchefstroom?
Its EMIS number is 600100500. Its exam centre number is 9225032.
Where is Hoër Tegniese Skool Potchefstroom?
Mc Rooderylaan, Vyfhoek, Potchefstroom, 2747. It is in Vyfhoek, Potchefstroom, North West, in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda education district. Phone 018 290 5388.
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