Darling Kollege
Darling, Western Cape · West Coast
About Darling Kollege
In the rural area of Darling, Western Cape, Darling Kollege operates as a independent primary school within the West Coast education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 127 learners with a teaching staff of 13, 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
Darling Kollege 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
Darling Kollege 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, Darling Kollege reported a total enrollment of 127 learners with a teaching staff of 13 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
Darling Kollege is situated in Darling (Darling), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Swartland local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Jakaranda Street Darling 7345. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 24 Darling Unknown 7345.
Curriculum & Academics
Darling Kollege is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Darling Kollege was historically administered under the Wce 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 Darling Kollege 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
Jakaranda Street Darling 7345
Darling, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 24 Darling Unknown 7345
Phone
+27 22 492 3429Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
132007270
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.