Overview
Louwville Hoerskool is a public secondary school (Grades 8–12) located in Louwville, Vredenburg, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,386 learners and is staffed by 41 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 34:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q4. It falls within the West Coast education district and achieved a strong 2025 NSC matric pass rate of 86.4% (146 of 169 candidates).
Louwville Hoerskool Matric Performance
Louwville Hoerskool's NSC pass rate has improved over the past 3 years, from 74.4% in 2023 to 86.4% in 2025 (169 candidates writing in 2025).
| Year | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 169 | 146 | 86.4% |
| 2024 | 199 | 159 | 79.9% |
| 2023 | 207 | 154 | 74.4% |
Source: 2025 NSC School Performance Report (DBE). Centre: LOUWVILLE HS (1005532).
Subject pass rates
Louwville Hoerskool offered 7 subjects at NSC level in 2025, achieving an overall subject pass rate of 82.3%. English (FAL) performed strongest at 100.0%, while Mathematics was the weakest at 25.0%. 1 subject recorded a 100% pass rate (English (FAL)). 2 subjects fell below a 60% pass rate (Mathematics, Economics).
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 | 6 |
25.0%
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| Mathematical Literacy | 147 | 101 |
68.7%
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| Life Sciences | 65 | 53 |
81.5%
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| English (FAL) | 171 | 171 |
100.0%
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| Economics | 77 | 46 |
59.7%
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| Geography | 98 | 89 |
90.8%
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| History | 102 | 97 |
95.1%
|
Benchmark against nearby schools
Compared with 3 other secondary schools in Vredenburg.
Louwville Hoerskool's 2025 pass rate is 2.1 percentage points below the average for comparable schools in the area.
School fees
Louwville Hoerskool charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.
Public secondary school (Grades 8–12); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.
Fee questions
How much are school fees at Louwville Hoerskool for 2027?
Louwville Hoerskool is a no-fee public secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Louwville, Louwville, Western Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,386 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 022 713 3439.
Is Louwville Hoerskool a no-fee school?
Louwville Hoerskool is classified no-fee under Q4 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Louwville, Louwville, Western Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.
What is the quintile of Louwville Hoerskool and what does it mean for fees?
As a Quintile 4 secondary school (Grades 8–12) in Louwville, Louwville, Western Cape, Louwville Hoerskool receives a partial state subsidy and supplements its budget with fees set annually by the School Governing Body.
How to apply
To enrol your child at Louwville Hoerskool, families in Western Cape apply via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Louwville Hoerskool. The exact Grade 8 (and other grade transfers) process in the West Coast education district is summarised below.
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Confirm availability with Louwville Hoerskool
Call 022 713 3439 to confirm whether Louwville Hoerskool has open places for the year you're applying.
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Start the application
Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Louwville Hoerskool as a preferred school.
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Submit your documents
Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.
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Pay any required deposits or fees
Louwville Hoerskool is a no-fee school (Q4), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.
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Confirm placement and enrol
Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Louwville Hoerskool.
- Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
- Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
- Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
- Latest school report
- Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
- Most recent end-of-year report from the previous school
- Transfer letter from the previous school (for Grade 8+ transfers)
Admissions questions
How do I apply to Louwville Hoerskool for the next school year?
Louwville Hoerskool processes applications online via the WCED Online Admissions. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. Reach the school directly via phone 022 713 3439 to confirm openings in the West Coast district.
What documents do I need to apply at Louwville Hoerskool?
When applying to Louwville Hoerskool, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Louwville Hoerskool depending on the grade; confirm via phone 022 713 3439.