Orchard Primﾊre Skool
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Orchard Primﾊre Skool
As a public primary school, Orchard Primﾊre Skool provides education to learners in Outside A/A Town, Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Cape Winelands education district. For the 2025 academic year, 683 learners were enrolled, taught by 23 educators at a ratio of 30:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Orchard Primﾊre Skool is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Orchard Primﾊre Skool is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Orchard 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, Orchard Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 683 learners with a teaching staff of 23 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 30:1, 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
Orchard Primﾊre Skool is situated in Outside A/A Town (De Doorns), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Breede Valley local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Sunnyside Orchard 6870. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 285 De Doorns Unknown 6870.
Curriculum & Academics
Orchard 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
Orchard Primﾊre Skool 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 Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Orchard 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Sunnyside Orchard 6870
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 285 De Doorns Unknown 6870
Phone
+27 72 262 7939Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
130330833
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.