Gariepwater Primêre Skool
Groblershoop, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Gariepwater Primêre Skool
Serving the Groblershoop community in Northern Cape, Gariepwater Primêre Skool operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. In 2025, the school reported 161 learners and 6 educators, resulting in a ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gariepwater Primêre 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, Gariepwater Primêre 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
Gariepwater Primêre 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 supplies without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Gariepwater Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 161 learners with a teaching staff of 6 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
Gariepwater Primêre Skool is situated in Groblershoop (Null), within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the !kheis Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 5 Plot Grootdrink, 8822. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 65 Upington 8822.
Curriculum & Academics
Gariepwater Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gariepwater Primêre 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 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 Gariepwater Primêre 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
5 Plot Grootdrink, 8822
Groblershoop, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 65 Upington 8822
Phone
+27 54 339 0174Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300043208
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.