Sandwater Farm School
Humansdorp, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Sandwater Farm School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Sandwater Farm School 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, Sandwater Farm School 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
Sandwater Farm School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Sandwater Farm School reported a total enrollment of 139 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Sandwater Farm School is situated in Humansdorp, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Kouga Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: 620 Oester Street, Umzamowethu, Oyster Bay, 6320. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 352, Humansdorp, 6300.
Curriculum & Academics
Sandwater Farm School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Sandwater Farm School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Sandwater Farm 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
620 Oester Street, Umzamowethu, Oyster Bay, 6320
Humansdorp, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 352, Humansdorp, 6300
Phone
+27 84 355 2185Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100681
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.