Matjiesfontein Lb Primﾊre Skool
Matjiesfontein, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Matjiesfontein Lb Primﾊre Skool
Matjiesfontein Lb Primﾊre Skool (EMIS: 140337307) is a public primary school situated in Matjiesfontein, Western Cape and managed by the Eden And Central Kar education district. The 2025 academic year saw 61 enrolled learners instructed by 3 educators, resulting in a ratio of 20:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Matjiesfontein Lb Primﾊre 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, Matjiesfontein Lb 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
Matjiesfontein Lb 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, Matjiesfontein Lb Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 61 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Matjiesfontein Lb Primﾊre Skool is situated in Matjiesfontein (Matjiesfontein), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Central Karoo, under the Laingsburg local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Pk Matjiesfontein Matjiesfontein 6901. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 205 Laingsburg Unknown 6900.
Curriculum & Academics
Matjiesfontein Lb 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
Matjiesfontein Lb 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 Matjiesfontein Lb 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
Pk Matjiesfontein Matjiesfontein 6901
Matjiesfontein, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 205 Laingsburg Unknown 6900
Phone
+27 23 561 3027Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
140337307
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.