Touwsrivier Laerskool
Touws River, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Touwsrivier Laerskool
Touwsrivier Laerskool provides primary school education as a public school in Touws River, Western Cape. The school is administered under the Cape Winelands education district. In 2025, the school reported 618 learners and 19 educators, resulting in a ratio of 33:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Touwsrivier Laerskool is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Touwsrivier 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
Touwsrivier 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 maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Touwsrivier Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 618 learners with a teaching staff of 19 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
Touwsrivier Laerskool is situated in Touws River (Touws River), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Breede Valley local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Suidstraat Touwsrivier 6880. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 28 Touwsrivier Unknown 6880.
Curriculum & Academics
Touwsrivier Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Touwsrivier 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 Touwsrivier 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
Suidstraat Touwsrivier 6880
Touws River, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 28 Touwsrivier Unknown 6880
Phone
+27 23 358 1057Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
130309361
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.