Laerskool Saambou
Olifantshoek, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Laerskool Saambou
Laerskool Saambou functions as a public primary school in Olifantshoek, Northern Cape, falling within the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. The school recorded 24 learners and 3 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Saambou is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Laerskool Saambou 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
Laerskool Saambou 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 Saambou reported a total enrollment of 24 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, 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 Saambou is situated in Olifantshoek, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Tsantsabane Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Plaas Vroeggedeel Farm Olifantshoek, 8450. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 229 Olifantshoek 8450.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Saambou is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Saambou 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Saambou 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
Plaas Vroeggedeel Farm Olifantshoek, 8450
Olifantshoek, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 229 Olifantshoek 8450
Phone
+27 53 331 0622Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300044212
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.