Steenberg's Cove Primﾊre Skool
St Helena Bay, Western Cape · West Coast
About Steenberg's Cove Primﾊre Skool
Steenberg's Cove Primﾊre Skool functions as a public primary school in St Helena Bay, Western Cape, falling within the West Coast education district. The school recorded 277 learners and 10 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Steenberg's Cove 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, Steenberg's Cove 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
Steenberg's Cove 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, Steenberg's Cove Primﾊre Skool reported a total enrollment of 277 learners with a teaching staff of 10 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Steenberg's Cove Primﾊre Skool is situated in St Helena Bay (Steenberg`s Cove), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Saldanha Bay local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Mississippistraat Steenberg's Cove St Helenabaai 7390. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 8 St Helenabaai Unknown 7390.
Curriculum & Academics
Steenberg's Cove 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
Steenberg's Cove 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 Steenberg's Cove 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
Mississippistraat Steenberg's Cove St Helenabaai 7390
St Helena Bay, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 8 St Helenabaai Unknown 7390
Phone
+27 22 736 1873Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
134477346
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.