Saturnus Primﾊre Skool
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Saturnus Primﾊre Skool
A public primary school serving the Oudtshoorn community in Western Cape, Saturnus Primﾊre Skool operates under the Eden And Central Kar education district. The school recorded 1457 learners and 44 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Saturnus Primﾊre Skool 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, Saturnus 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
Saturnus 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, Saturnus Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 1,457 learners with a teaching staff of 44 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1, 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
Saturnus Primﾊre Skool is situated in Oudtshoorn (Bongolethu), 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: Saturnusstraat 1 1 Toekomsrus Oudtshoorn 6620. For postal correspondence, use: 1 Saturnusstreet Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620.
Curriculum & Academics
Saturnus 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
Saturnus 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 Saturnus 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
Saturnusstraat 1 1 Toekomsrus Oudtshoorn 6620
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Postal
1 Saturnusstreet Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620
Phone
+27 44 274 0389Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
124350575
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.