Kretzenshoop Primﾊre Skool
George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Kretzenshoop Primﾊre Skool
Based in George, Western Cape, Kretzenshoop Primﾊre Skool is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Eden And Central Kar education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 817 learners with a teaching staff of 25, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower 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
Kretzenshoop Primﾊre Skool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Kretzenshoop 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
Kretzenshoop 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, Kretzenshoop Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 817 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Kretzenshoop Primﾊre Skool is situated in George (Blanco), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 8 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the George local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: John Kretzenerstraat Blanco 6531. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 7035 Blanco Unknown 6531.
Curriculum & Academics
Kretzenshoop 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
Kretzenshoop 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 Kretzenshoop 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
John Kretzenerstraat Blanco 6531
George, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 7035 Blanco Unknown 6531
Phone
+27 44 870 7470Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
118356336
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.