A.f. Louw Laerskool
Stellenbosch, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About A.f. Louw Laerskool
Situated in an urban part of Stellenbosch, Western Cape, A.f. Louw Laerskool functions as a public primary school within the Cape Winelands education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 714 learners with a teaching staff of 26, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
A.f. Louw Laerskool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
A.f. Louw Laerskool is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
A.f. Louw Laerskool is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, A.f. Louw Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 714 learners with a teaching staff of 26 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
A.f. Louw Laerskool is situated in Stellenbosch (La Colline), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 10 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Stellenbosch local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: La Collineweg 1 Stellenbosch Stellenbosch 7600. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 2113 Dennesig Unknown 7601.
Curriculum & Academics
A.f. Louw Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
A.f. Louw Laerskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at A.f. Louw Laerskool are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
La Collineweg 1 Stellenbosch Stellenbosch 7600
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 2113 Dennesig Unknown 7601
Phone
+27 21 886 4791Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
109309200
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.