Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool
Hondeklipbaai, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
About Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool
With EMIS number 300032206, Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool is a public primary school located in Hondeklipbaai, Northern Cape, operating within the Namakwa (nmk) district. The 2025 academic year saw 89 enrolled learners instructed by 7 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool 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
Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 89 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool is situated in Hondeklipbaai, 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: School Street, Namakwaland, Hondeklipbaai, 8222. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 20 Hondeklipbaai 8222.
Curriculum & Academics
Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured 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 church and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Marais Gedenk 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
School Street, Namakwaland, Hondeklipbaai, 8222
Hondeklipbaai, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 20 Hondeklipbaai 8222
Phone
+27 83 748 8094Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300032206
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.