Garden Route Primary School
Mossel Bay, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Garden Route Primary School
Garden Route Primary School functions as a public primary school in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, falling within the Eden And Central Kar education district. The school recorded 1645 learners and 49 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 34:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Garden Route Primary School 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, Garden Route Primary School 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
Garden Route Primary School 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, Garden Route Primary School reported a total enrollment of 1,645 learners with a teaching staff of 49 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
Garden Route Primary School is situated in Mossel Bay (Kwanonqaba Ext), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Mossel Bay local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 4465 Adriaans Drive Asla Park Mossel Bay 6506. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 381 Mossel Bay Unknown 6500.
Curriculum & Academics
Garden Route Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Garden Route Primary School 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 Garden Route Primary School 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
4465 Adriaans Drive Asla Park Mossel Bay 6506
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 381 Mossel Bay Unknown 6500
Phone
+27 44 693 9092Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
120358517
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.