Maskam Primﾊre Skool
Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape · West Coast
About Maskam Primﾊre Skool
Operating as a public institution, Maskam Primﾊre Skool is a primary school located in Vanrhynsdorp within Western Cape. The school falls under the West Coast education district. The 2025 school year recorded 701 learners taught by 20 educators, achieving a ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Maskam Primﾊre Skool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
As a Q4 institution, Maskam Primﾊre 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
Maskam Primﾊre 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Maskam Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 701 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Maskam Primﾊre Skool is situated in Vanrhynsdorp (Maskamsig), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 5 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Matzikama local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Bloekomstraat Vanrhynsdorp 8170. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 224 Van Rhynsdorp Unknown 8170.
Curriculum & Academics
Maskam Primﾊre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Maskam Primﾊre 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 Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Maskam Primﾊre 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
Address
Bloekomstraat Vanrhynsdorp 8170
Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 224 Van Rhynsdorp Unknown 8170
Phone
+27 27 219 1440Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
137340049
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.