Asherville Public School
Graaff-reinet, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Asherville Public School
Asherville Public School is classified as a public secondary school serving the Graaff-reinet area of Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Sarah Baartman education district. For the 2025 academic year, 762 learners were enrolled, taught by 21 educators at a ratio of 36:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Asherville Public School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Asherville Public School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Asherville Public School 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Asherville Public School reported a total enrollment of 762 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Asherville Public School is situated in Graaff-reinet, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Dr Beyers Naude Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Affodil Street, Asherville, Graaff-reinet, 6280. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 303 Kroonvale, Graaff-reinet, 6281.
Curriculum & Academics
Asherville Public School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Asherville Public School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Asherville Public School 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Affodil Street, Asherville, Graaff-reinet, 6280
Graaff-reinet, Eastern Cape
Postal
Posbus 303 Kroonvale, Graaff-reinet, 6281
Phone
+27 49 893 0037Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100041
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.