Klipfontein Met Primêre Skool
Garies, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
About Klipfontein Met Primêre Skool
Located in Garies within Northern Cape, Klipfontein Met Primêre Skool is a public primary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Namakwa (nmk) education district. In 2025, the school reported 60 learners and 2 educators, resulting in a ratio of 30:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Klipfontein Met Primêre Skool is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
Klipfontein Met 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
Klipfontein Met 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Klipfontein Met Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 60 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Klipfontein Met 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: 1 School Street, Klipfontein, Garies, 8220. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 148 Garies 8220.
Curriculum & Academics
Klipfontein Met Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Klipfontein Met 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 church and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Klipfontein Met 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
Address
1 School Street, Klipfontein, Garies, 8220
Garies, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 148 Garies 8220
Phone
+27 27 652 2531Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300032203
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.