Gamka-oos Primﾊre Skool
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Gamka-oos Primﾊre Skool
In the rural area of Outside A/A Town, Western Cape, Gamka-oos Primﾊre Skool operates as a public primary school within the Eden And Central Kar education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 300 learners with a teaching staff of 11, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest 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
Gamka-oos Primﾊre Skool is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Gamka-oos 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
Gamka-oos 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, Gamka-oos Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 300 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
Gamka-oos Primﾊre Skool is situated in Outside A/A Town (Calitzdorp), 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: Gamka-oos Calitzdorp 6660. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 135 Calitzdorp Unknown 6660.
Curriculum & Academics
Gamka-oos 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
Gamka-oos 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 Gamka-oos 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
Gamka-oos Calitzdorp 6660
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 135 Calitzdorp Unknown 6660
Phone
+27 44 213 3138Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
122356026
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.