Gericke Laerskool
Ceres, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Gericke Laerskool
Registered under EMIS 126309251, Gericke Laerskool serves as a public primary school in Ceres, Western Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 618 enrolled learners instructed by 31 educators, resulting in a ratio of 20:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Gericke Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Gericke Laerskool is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Gericke Laerskool 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, Gericke Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 618 learners with a teaching staff of 31 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Gericke Laerskool is situated in Ceres (Ceres), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Witzenberg local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Owenstraat 37 Ceres 6835. For postal correspondence, use: Owenstraat 37 Ceres Unknown 6835.
Curriculum & Academics
Gericke Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gericke Laerskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. 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 Gericke Laerskool 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Owenstraat 37 Ceres 6835
Ceres, Western Cape
Postal
Owenstraat 37 Ceres Unknown 6835
Phone
+27 23 312 1110Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
126309251
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.