Volschenk Laerskool
Riversdale, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About Volschenk Laerskool
Volschenk Laerskool (EMIS 121109342) serves the Riversdale community as a public primary school in Western Cape. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district. The 2025 school year recorded 477 learners taught by 19 educators, achieving a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Volschenk 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
Volschenk 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
Volschenk 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, Volschenk Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 477 learners with a teaching staff of 19 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Volschenk Laerskool is situated in Riversdale (Riversdale), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Garden Route, under the Hessequa local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Wardenstraat Riversdal 6670. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 477 Riversdal Unknown 6670.
Curriculum & Academics
Volschenk Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Volschenk 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 Volschenk 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
Wardenstraat Riversdal 6670
Riversdale, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 477 Riversdal Unknown 6670
Phone
+27 28 713 1064Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
121109342
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.