Kharkams Gekombineerde Skool
Kharkams, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
About Kharkams Gekombineerde Skool
With EMIS number 300032305, Kharkams Gekombineerde Skool is a public combined school located in Kharkams, Northern Cape, operating within the Namakwa (nmk) district. The 2025 academic year saw 519 enrolled learners instructed by 18 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Kharkams Gekombineerde 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, Kharkams Gekombineerde 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
Kharkams Gekombineerde 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, Kharkams Gekombineerde Skool reported a total enrollment of 519 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Kharkams Gekombineerde Skool is situated in Kharkams, 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: 1 School Street, Kharkhams, Springbok, 8223. For postal correspondence, use: Poskantoor Kharkams 8223.
Curriculum & Academics
Kharkams Gekombineerde Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Kharkams Gekombineerde 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 Kharkams Gekombineerde 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
1 School Street, Kharkhams, Springbok, 8223
Kharkams, Northern Cape
Postal
Poskantoor Kharkams 8223
Phone
+27 78 569 6319Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300032305
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.