E.j. Malgarte Primﾊre Skool
St Helena Bay, Western Cape · West Coast
About E.j. Malgarte Primﾊre Skool
Situated in an rural part of St Helena Bay, Western Cape, E.j. Malgarte Primﾊre Skool functions as a public primary school within the West Coast education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 161 learners with a teaching staff of 5, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high 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
E.j. Malgarte Primﾊre Skool is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, E.j. Malgarte Primﾊre Skool 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
E.j. Malgarte Primﾊre 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, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, E.j. Malgarte Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 161 learners with a teaching staff of 5 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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
E.j. Malgarte Primﾊre Skool is situated in St Helena Bay (Stompneus Village), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Saldanha Bay local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Vikingsingel 11 Stompneusbaai 7382. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 81 Stompneusbaai Unknown 7382.
Curriculum & Academics
E.j. Malgarte Primﾊre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
E.j. Malgarte Primﾊre Skool 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 Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at E.j. Malgarte Primﾊre 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Vikingsingel 11 Stompneusbaai 7382
St Helena Bay, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 81 Stompneusbaai Unknown 7382
Phone
+27 22 742 1720Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
134477400
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.