Vorster Eiland Primêre Skool
Keimoes, Northern Cape · Zf Mgcawu (zfm)
About Vorster Eiland Primêre Skool
Serving the Keimoes community in Northern Cape, Vorster Eiland Primêre Skool operates as a public primary school. The school is administered under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district. In 2025, the school reported 75 learners and 3 educators, resulting in a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 2 school, it receives a high per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Vorster Eiland Primêre 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, Vorster Eiland Primêre 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
Vorster Eiland Primêre 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 without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Vorster Eiland Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 75 learners with a teaching staff of 3 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
Vorster Eiland Primêre Skool is situated in Keimoes, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Zf Mgcawu (zfm) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Zf Mgcawu District Municipality, under the Kai !garib Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Elim-eiland Keimoes, 8860. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 783 Friersdale 8860.
Curriculum & Academics
Vorster Eiland Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Vorster Eiland Primêre 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 Northern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Vorster Eiland Primêre 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
Elim-eiland Keimoes, 8860
Keimoes, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 783 Friersdale 8860
Phone
+27 54 461 0073Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300042220
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.