Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool

Lepelsfontein, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)

Public Primary School Q1 No Fee

About Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool

Operating as a public institution, Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool is a primary school located in Lepelsfontein within Northern Cape. The school falls under the Namakwa (nmk) education district. The 2025 school year recorded 20 learners taught by 2 educators, achieving a ratio of 10:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool 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, Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre 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

Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 20 learners with a teaching staff of 2 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, 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

Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool is situated in Lepelsfontein, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Namakwa (nmk) education district.

Administratively, the school is located in the Namakwa District Municipality, under the Kamiesberg Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Lepelsfontein Farm Bitterfontein, 8200. For postal correspondence, use: Pk Kotzesrus Lepelsfontein 8200.

Curriculum & Academics

Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre Skool was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. 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 church and the school buildings are owned by independent.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lepelsfontein Rk Primêre 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

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Address

Lepelsfontein Farm Bitterfontein, 8200

Lepelsfontein, Northern Cape

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Postal

Pk Kotzesrus Lepelsfontein 8200

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 20
Educators 2

Learner:Educator Ratio

10:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Location Map

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Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ1
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictNamakwa (nmk)

EMIS Number

300032211

Department of Basic Education

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.