Camphill School
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Overberg
About Camphill School
In the rural area of Outside A/A Town, Western Cape, Camphill School operates as a independent special needs education school within the Overberg education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 58 learners with a teaching staff of 6, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 10:1. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Camphill School 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
Camphill 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, Camphill School reported a total enrollment of 58 learners with a teaching staff of 6 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Camphill School is situated in Outside A/A Town (Outside A/A Town), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Overstrand local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Caledon Road Hemel En Aarde, Hermanus 7200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 68 Hermanus Unknown 7200.
Curriculum & Academics
Camphill School is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a standard curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Camphill School 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 Camphill 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Caledon Road Hemel En Aarde, Hermanus 7200
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 68 Hermanus Unknown 7200
Phone
+27 28 312 4949Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
115001202
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.