Okiep Laerskool
Okiep, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
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
Address
Rc Rocky Rige Mission, O'kiep, Okiep, 8270
Okiep, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 69 Okiep 8270
Phone
+27 27 731 6519Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300034306
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.