Du Toitspan Laerskool
Kimberley, Northern Cape · Frances Baard (fb)
About Du Toitspan Laerskool
Situated in an urban part of Kimberley, Northern Cape, Du Toitspan Laerskool functions as a public primary school within the Frances Baard (fb) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 980 learners with a teaching staff of 29, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 34:1. 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
Du Toitspan Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Du Toitspan 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
Du Toitspan 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 without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Du Toitspan Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 980 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1, 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
Du Toitspan Laerskool is situated in Kimberley (Null), within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Frances Baard (fb) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Frances Baard District Municipality, under the Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Sentraal Road, Beaconsfield, Kimberley, 8301. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 10177 Kimberley 8315.
Curriculum & Academics
Du Toitspan Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Du Toitspan Laerskool 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 Du Toitspan 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
Sentraal Road, Beaconsfield, Kimberley, 8301
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 10177 Kimberley 8315
Phone
+27 53 842 0340Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300015206
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.