Oakhill School
Knysna, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Oakhill School
With EMIS number 119000577, Oakhill School is a independent combined school located in Knysna, Western Cape, operating within the Eden And Central Kar district. The 2025 academic year saw 407 enrolled learners instructed by 40 educators, resulting in a ratio of 10:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Oakhill School 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
Oakhill School 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Oakhill School reported a total enrollment of 407 learners with a teaching staff of 40 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
Oakhill School is situated in Knysna (Heuwelkruin), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 4 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Knysna local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 1 Uitsig Street Heuwelkruin Knysna 6573. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X018 Knysna Unknown 6573.
Curriculum & Academics
Oakhill School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Oakhill School 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 Oakhill School 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
1 Uitsig Street Heuwelkruin Knysna 6573
Knysna, Western Cape
Postal
Private Bag X018 Knysna Unknown 6573
Phone
+27 44 382 6506Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
119000577
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.