Douglas Gekombineerde Skool
Douglas, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Douglas Gekombineerde Skool
Situated in an rural part of Douglas, Northern Cape, Douglas Gekombineerde Skool functions as a public combined school within the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 523 learners with a teaching staff of 28, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 19:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool 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
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool 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 without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Douglas Gekombineerde Skool reported a total enrollment of 523 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, 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
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool is situated in Douglas, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Siyancuma Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Bowker Street, Retiefs Park, Douglas, 8730. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 97 Douglas 8730.
Curriculum & Academics
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Douglas Gekombineerde Skool was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white learners during the Apartheid era. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Douglas Gekombineerde Skool 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
Bowker Street, Retiefs Park, Douglas, 8730
Douglas, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 97 Douglas 8730
Phone
+27 82 899 5987Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300011305
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.