Klawer Laerskool
Klawer, Western Cape · West Coast
About Klawer Laerskool
Situated in an rural part of Klawer, Western Cape, Klawer Laerskool functions as a public primary school within the West Coast education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 309 learners with a teaching staff of 12, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Klawer Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Klawer Laerskool 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
Klawer Laerskool 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, Klawer Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 309 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Klawer Laerskool is situated in Klawer (Klawer), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Matzikama local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Skoolstraat 1 Klawer 8145. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 100 Klawer Unknown 8145.
Curriculum & Academics
Klawer Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Klawer Laerskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 Klawer Laerskool 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
Skoolstraat 1 Klawer 8145
Klawer, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 100 Klawer Unknown 8145
Phone
+27 27 216 1507Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
137309274
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.