Karookop Primﾊre Skool
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · West Coast
About Karookop Primﾊre Skool
Karookop Primﾊre Skool (EMIS: 133476552) is a public primary school situated in Outside A/A Town, Western Cape and managed by the West Coast education district. The 2025 academic year saw 119 enrolled learners instructed by 5 educators, resulting in a ratio of 24:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Karookop Primﾊre Skool is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Karookop 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
Karookop 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, Karookop Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 119 learners with a teaching staff of 5 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
Karookop Primﾊre Skool is situated in Outside A/A Town (Piketberg), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Bergrivier local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Karookop Het Kruis 7320. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 435 Piketberg Unknown 7320.
Curriculum & Academics
Karookop 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
Karookop 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 Karookop 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
Karookop Het Kruis 7320
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 435 Piketberg Unknown 7320
Phone
+27 22 942 1133Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
133476552
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.