Laerskool De Aar
De Aar, Northern Cape · Pixley Ka Seme (pxl)
About Laerskool De Aar
Situated in an rural part of De Aar, Northern Cape, Laerskool De Aar functions as a public primary school within the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 459 learners with a teaching staff of 21, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 22:1. 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
Laerskool De Aar is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Laerskool De Aar 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
Laerskool De Aar 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 without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Laerskool De Aar reported a total enrollment of 459 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Laerskool De Aar is situated in De Aar, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Pixley Ka Seme (pxl) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Pixley Ka Seme District Municipality, under the Emthanjeni Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Van Der Merwe Street De Aar, 7000. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 52 De Aar 7000.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool De Aar is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool De Aar was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white 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 Laerskool De Aar 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
Van Der Merwe Street De Aar, 7000
De Aar, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 52 De Aar 7000
Phone
+27 53 631 2772Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300021207
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.