Okiep Laerskool

Okiep, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)

Public Primary School Q5

About Okiep Laerskool

Okiep Laerskool is classified as a public primary school serving the Okiep area of Northern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Namakwa (nmk) education district. For the 2025 academic year, 725 learners were enrolled, taught by 23 educators at a ratio of 32:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Okiep Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.

Fee Status

Okiep Laerskool 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

Okiep Laerskool 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, Okiep Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 725 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, 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

Okiep Laerskool is situated in Okiep (Null), 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 Nama Khoi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.

The school's physical address is: Rc Rocky Rige Mission, O'kiep, Okiep, 8270. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 69 Okiep 8270.

Curriculum & Academics

Okiep Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Okiep Laerskool 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.

Admissions

Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Okiep Laerskool 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

Rc Rocky Rige Mission, O'kiep, Okiep, 8270

Okiep, Northern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 69 Okiep 8270

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 725
Educators 23

Learner:Educator Ratio

32:1 learners per educator

Within typical range

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingrural
Statusopen
DistrictNamakwa (nmk)

EMIS Number

300034306

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.