Okkie Smuts Primary School
Stanford, Western Cape · Overberg
About Okkie Smuts Primary School
Operating as a public institution, Okkie Smuts Primary School is a primary school located in Stanford within Western Cape. The school falls under the Overberg education district. The 2025 school year recorded 297 learners taught by 12 educators, achieving a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Okkie Smuts Primary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Okkie Smuts Primary 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
Okkie Smuts Primary 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Okkie Smuts Primary School reported a total enrollment of 297 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Okkie Smuts Primary School is situated in Stanford (Stanford), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Overstrand local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Kerkstraat 17 Stanford 7210. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 8 Stanford Unknown 7210.
Curriculum & Academics
Okkie Smuts Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Okkie Smuts Primary 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 Okkie Smuts Primary 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
Kerkstraat 17 Stanford 7210
Stanford, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 8 Stanford Unknown 7210
Phone
+27 28 341 0611Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
115309609
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.