Swartland Laerskool
Malmesbury, Western Cape · West Coast
About Swartland Laerskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Swartland 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
Swartland 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
Swartland 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, Swartland Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 1,146 learners with a teaching staff of 44 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
Swartland Laerskool is situated in Malmesbury (Malmesbury), 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: St. Thomasstraat Malmesbury 7299. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 140 Malmesbury Unknown 7299.
Curriculum & Academics
Swartland Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Swartland 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 Swartland 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
Address
St. Thomasstraat Malmesbury 7299
Malmesbury, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 140 Malmesbury Unknown 7299
Phone
+27 22 482 2251Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
132309349
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.