Riebeeck-kasteel Laerskool

Riebeek-kasteel, Western Cape · West Coast

Public Primary School Q5

About Riebeeck-kasteel Laerskool

A public primary school serving the Riebeek-kasteel community in Western Cape, Riebeeck-kasteel Laerskool operates under the West Coast education district. The school recorded 217 learners and 12 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Riebeeck-kasteel 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

Riebeeck-kasteel 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

Riebeeck-kasteel 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.

Enrollment & Staffing

For the 2025 academic year, Riebeeck-kasteel Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 217 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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

Riebeeck-kasteel Laerskool is situated in Riebeek-kasteel (Riebeek-kasteel), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.

Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Swartland local municipality. The area is classified as urban.

The school's physical address is: Hoofstraat 37 Riebeek-kasteel 7307. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 107 Riebeek-kasteel Unknown 7307.

Curriculum & Academics

Riebeeck-kasteel Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Riebeeck-kasteel Laerskool 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 Riebeeck-kasteel 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

Hoofstraat 37 Riebeek-kasteel 7307

Riebeek-kasteel, Western Cape

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Postal

Posbus 107 Riebeek-kasteel Unknown 7307

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 217
Educators 12

Learner:Educator Ratio

18:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
FocusPrimary Subjects
Statusopen
DistrictWest Coast

EMIS Number

132309327

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.