Merweville Primハre Skool

Merweville, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar

Public Primary School Q5

About Merweville Primハre Skool

Serving the Merweville community in Western Cape, Merweville Primハre Skool operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Eden And Central Kar education district. In 2025, the school reported 31 learners and 3 educators, resulting in a ratio of 10:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Merweville Primハre Skool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Merweville Primハre 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

Merweville 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, Merweville Primハre Skool reported a total enrollment of 31 learners with a teaching staff of 3 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

Merweville Primハre Skool is situated in Merweville (Merweville), 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 Beaufort West local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Kerkstraat Merweville 6940. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 60 Merweville Unknown 6940.

Curriculum & Academics

Merweville 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

Merweville Primハre Skool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. 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 Merweville 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
  • School fee structure and payment options
  • School uniform requirements and code of conduct
  • Open day events and registration periods

Address & Contact Details

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Address

Kerkstraat Merweville 6940

Merweville, Western Cape

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Postal

Posbus 60 Merweville Unknown 6940

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 31
Educators 3

Learner:Educator Ratio

10:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingrural
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictEden And Central Kar

EMIS Number

139209234

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.