This is the 85th most frequent Afrikaans word.
hoërskool
High school.
Here, "hoërskool" identifies the workplace location relevant to the individual.
Ek is 'n onderwyser by die plaaslike hoërskool.
I am a teacher at the local high school.
In this context, "hoërskool" represents another school serving as a reference point in competition.
Ons basketbalspan speel teen die hoërskool van die volgende dorp.
Our basketball team competes against the high school from the neighboring town.
The word "hoërskool" is used to refer to a specific type of educational institution.