Principia Independent School
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Principia Independent School
Principia Independent School is classified as a independent primary school serving the Oudtshoorn area of Western Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Eden And Central Kar education district. For the 2025 academic year, 77 learners were enrolled, taught by 7 educators at a ratio of 11:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Principia Independent 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
Principia Independent 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, Principia Independent School reported a total enrollment of 77 learners with a teaching staff of 7 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Principia Independent School is situated in Oudtshoorn (Oudtshoorn), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 6 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Oudtshoorn local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 186 Jan Van Riebeeck Road Oudtshoorn 6620. For postal correspondence, use: 186 Jan Van Riebeeck Road Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620.
Curriculum & Academics
Principia Independent School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Principia Independent School was historically administered under the Wce 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 Principia Independent 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
186 Jan Van Riebeeck Road Oudtshoorn 6620
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Postal
186 Jan Van Riebeeck Road Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620
Phone
+27 44 272 7077Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
100000400
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.