Gordonsbaai Laerskool
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East
About Gordonsbaai Laerskool
Based in City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, Gordonsbaai Laerskool is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Metro East education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 704 learners with a teaching staff of 29, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 24:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard 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
Gordonsbaai 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
Gordonsbaai 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
Gordonsbaai 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, Gordonsbaai Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 704 learners with a teaching staff of 29 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 24:1, 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
Gordonsbaai Laerskool is situated in City Of Cape Town (Mountainside), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Metro East education district, specifically within the 9 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the City Of Cape Town, under the City Of Cape Town local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Avondrus Street Gordon's Bay 7151. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 59 Gordon's Bay Unknown 7151.
Curriculum & Academics
Gordonsbaai Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Gordonsbaai 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 Gordonsbaai 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
Avondrus Street Gordon's Bay 7151
City Of Cape Town, Western Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 59 Gordon's Bay Unknown 7151
Phone
+27 21 856 1288Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
111309256
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.