Excelsior Vgk Primﾊre Skool
Calitzdorp, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Excelsior Vgk Primﾊre Skool
Situated in Calitzdorp, Western Cape, Excelsior Vgk Primﾊre Skool is a public intermediate school overseen by the Eden And Central Kar education district. The school recorded 711 learners and 20 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Excelsior Vgk Primﾊre Skool is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Excelsior Vgk 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
Excelsior Vgk 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, Excelsior Vgk Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 711 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 36:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Excelsior Vgk Primﾊre Skool is situated in Calitzdorp (Bergsig), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Kannaland local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Voortrekkerstraat Bergsig Calitzdorp 6660. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 2 Calitzdorp Unknown 6660.
Curriculum & Academics
Excelsior Vgk Primﾊre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Excelsior Vgk 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 Excelsior Vgk 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
Voortrekkerstraat Bergsig Calitzdorp 6660
Calitzdorp, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 2 Calitzdorp Unknown 6660
Phone
+27 44 213 3524Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
122356018
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.