Ruiterbos Laerskool
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Ruiterbos Laerskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ruiterbos Laerskool is classified as a Q2 school, which means it serves communities with very high poverty levels and receives substantial government funding.
Fee Status
As a Q2 institution, Ruiterbos Laerskool 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
Ruiterbos 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, Ruiterbos Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 103 learners with a teaching staff of 4 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Ruiterbos Laerskool is situated in Outside A/A Town (George), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 2 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Mossel Bay local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 0p Die R 328 Pad Ruiterbos Mosselbaai 6520. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 1392 Hartenbos Unknown 6520.
Curriculum & Academics
Ruiterbos Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ruiterbos 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 Ruiterbos 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
0p Die R 328 Pad Ruiterbos Mosselbaai 6520
Outside A/A Town, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 1392 Hartenbos Unknown 6520
Phone
+27 44 631 0033Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
120109309
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.