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Helene Franz School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Polokwane, Polokwane, Limpopo · Capricorn North district (Unknown circuit)

In Polokwane, Helene Franz School operates as a public school. Its last matric group achieved a 75% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Helene Franz School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Helene Franz School is a public school serving families in and around Polokwane.

344
Learners
31
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Helene Franz School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Helene Franz School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 12 learners from Helene Franz School who wrote matric in 2025, 75% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202310770.0%
202410990.0%
202512975.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

District comparison

Capricorn North district

Here is how Helene Franz School compares with 5 other schools listed under Capricorn North district.

  • Dendron Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Helene Franz School, 1,801 compared with 344; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Helene Franz School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.7% against Helene Franz School's 75%.
  • Kgakoa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Helene Franz School, 1,637 compared with 344; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Helene Franz School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.8% against Helene Franz School's 75%.
  • Maphetsa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Helene Franz School, 1,466 compared with 344; is a public primary school, a different phase than Helene Franz School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Motlalaohle Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Helene Franz School, 1,342 compared with 344; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Helene Franz School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.9% against Helene Franz School's 75%.
  • Nare Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,254 learners against Helene Franz School's 344; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Helene Franz School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Helene Franz School's 75%.

Polokwane

Zooming into Polokwane, here are 5 other schools to compare against Helene Franz School.

  • Klaas Mothapo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,633 learners against Helene Franz School's 344; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Helene Franz School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.2% against Helene Franz School's 75%.
  • Northern Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,010 learners against Helene Franz School's 344; is a secondary school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.5% against Helene Franz School's 75%.
  • Molamo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,969 learners against Helene Franz School's 344; is a public primary school, a different phase than Helene Franz School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nirvana Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,821 learners against Helene Franz School's 344; is a public primary school, a different phase than Helene Franz School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Greenside Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,780 learners against Helene Franz School's 344; is a public primary school, a different phase than Helene Franz School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Helene Franz School for 2027

Helene Franz School is a public school, so its 2027 admissions run through the Limpopo Department of Education's provincial process rather than the school alone. Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 are submitted online through the Smart Admit Online Admission System, via the Limpopo Department of Education Admissions Portal, and the 2027 intake closes on 31 August 2026. See the full Limpopo School Application Process Guide for the full step by step process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No 379, Borkum Farm, Bochum
Postal
Pbag X 5008, Bochum
Telephone
015 065 0708
EMIS number
920210197

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Helene Franz School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Helene Franz School directly, on 015 065 0708, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Helene Franz School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Helene Franz School the best school in Polokwane?
On the numbers that are published, Helene Franz School's matric pass rate of 75% is lower than NORTHERN ACADEMY's 95.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Polokwane besides Helene Franz School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Polokwane, including Klaas Mothapo.
How big are the classes at Helene Franz School?
Helene Franz School reported 344 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Helene Franz School?
Yes, Helene Franz School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Helene Franz School's matric results like?
Helene Franz School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75%, in 2025. That's up from 70% in 2023.
Is Helene Franz School a public or private school?
Helene Franz School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Helene Franz School?
You can call 015 065 0708. It is located at Stand No 379, Borkum Farm, Bochum.
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