Loeriesfontein Laerskool
Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape
Public high school
Loeriesfontein Hoërskool
Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape
Loeriesfontein Hoërskool is a public high school in Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape, in the Namakwa (NMK) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 185 learners and 8 educators, about 23.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Northern Cape (724 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, 90.0% of its 20 candidates passed (Northern Cape average: 87.8%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.0% of the school's 20 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Northern Cape average of 87.8%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Northern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 11 | 73.3% | 75.8% |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 100.0% | 84.2% |
| 2025 | 20 | 18 | 90.0% | 87.8% |
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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 185 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 23.1 (province average 27) |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300033211 |
Address and location
| Street address | D.F. Malan Street Loeriesfontein, 8185 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 6 Loeriesfontein 8185 |
| Town | Loeriesfontein |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Namakwa (NMK) |
| Municipality | Hantam Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape 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.
Other schools in Loeriesfontein
Tnj van der Walt Kollege
Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.