Laerskool Innes
Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Laerskool Innes
Laerskool Innes (EMIS: 200100436) is a public primary school situated in Kariega, Eastern Cape and managed by the Nelson Mandela education district. The 2025 academic year saw 705 enrolled learners instructed by 28 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Innes is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Laerskool Innes 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 Innes 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Laerskool Innes reported a total enrollment of 705 learners with a teaching staff of 28 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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 Innes is situated in Kariega (De Mist), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Sundays River Valley Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Magennis Street, De Mist, Kariega, 6229. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 711, Uitenhage, 6230.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Innes is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Innes was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Innes 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
Magennis Street, De Mist, Kariega, 6229
Kariega, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 711, Uitenhage, 6230
Phone
+27 41 992 3281Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100436
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.