Jj Lambert Primêre Skool

Garies, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)

Public Primary School Q4

About Jj Lambert Primêre Skool

Jj Lambert Primêre Skool functions as a public primary school in Garies, Northern Cape, falling within the Namakwa (nmk) education district. The school recorded 212 learners and 8 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Jj Lambert Primêre Skool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.

Fee Status

Jj Lambert Primêre Skool 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

Jj Lambert 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 maintenance, curriculum, supplies without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Jj Lambert Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 212 learners with a teaching staff of 8 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

Jj Lambert Primêre Skool is situated in Garies, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Namakwa (nmk) education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Namakwa District Municipality, under the Kamiesberg Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: 242 School Street, Garies, Springbok, 8220. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 37 Garies 8220.

Curriculum & Academics

Jj Lambert Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Jj Lambert 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 Jj Lambert 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

242 School Street, Garies, Springbok, 8220

Garies, Northern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 37 Garies 8220

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 212
Educators 8

Learner:Educator Ratio

27:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ4
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictNamakwa (nmk)

EMIS Number

300032303

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.