Keurbosch School
Knysna, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Keurbosch School
Keurbosch School provides combined school education as a independent school in Knysna, Western Cape. The school is administered under the Eden And Central Kar education district. In 2025, the school reported 103 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 9:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Keurbosch School is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
Keurbosch School 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
Keurbosch 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Keurbosch School reported a total enrollment of 103 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, 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
Keurbosch School is situated in Knysna (Knysna Central), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Knysna local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 13 Queen Street Melrose House Knysna 6571. For postal correspondence, use: 13 Queen Street Knysna Unknown 6571.
Curriculum & Academics
Keurbosch School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Keurbosch School was historically administered under the Wce 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 Keurbosch 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
13 Queen Street Melrose House Knysna 6571
Knysna, Western Cape
Postal
13 Queen Street Knysna Unknown 6571
Phone
+27 44 382 3395Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
119007547
Department of Basic Education
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.