Laerskool Ooskus Gimnasium
Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Laerskool Ooskus Gimnasium
Based in Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape, Laerskool Ooskus Gimnasium is a public primary school located in an not specified setting under the Buffalo City education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 509 learners with a teaching staff of 30, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 17:1. 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 Ooskus Gimnasium 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 Ooskus Gimnasium 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 Ooskus Gimnasium 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 Ooskus Gimnasium reported a total enrollment of 509 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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 Ooskus Gimnasium is situated in , within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the relevant district municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Macjannet Street, East London, 5214. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 394, East London, 5240.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Ooskus Gimnasium is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Ooskus Gimnasium 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
Macjannet Street, East London, 5214
Postal
P.o. Box 394, East London, 5240
Phone
+27 43 722 2665Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200201119
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.