Graafwater Primﾊre Skool
Graafwater, Western Cape · West Coast
About Graafwater Primﾊre Skool
With EMIS number 136476420, Graafwater Primﾊre Skool is a public primary school located in Graafwater, Western Cape, operating within the West Coast district. The 2025 academic year saw 553 enrolled learners instructed by 20 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Graafwater Primﾊre Skool is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Graafwater 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
Graafwater 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, Graafwater Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 553 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Graafwater Primﾊre Skool is situated in Graafwater (Graafwater), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Cederberg local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Cedarstraat 1 Graafwater 8120. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 65 Graafwater Unknown 8120.
Curriculum & Academics
Graafwater 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
Graafwater 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 Graafwater 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
Cedarstraat 1 Graafwater 8120
Graafwater, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 65 Graafwater Unknown 8120
Phone
+27 74 105 1467Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
136476420
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.