Ashton Laerskool
Ashton, Western Cape · Cape Winelands
About Ashton Laerskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ashton 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
Ashton 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
Ashton 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, Ashton Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 249 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
Ashton Laerskool is situated in Ashton (Ashton), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Cape Winelands education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cape Winelands, under the Langeberg local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Georgestraat Ashton 6715. For postal correspondence, use: Georgestraat George Unknown 6715.
Curriculum & Academics
Ashton Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ashton 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 Ashton 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
Georgestraat Ashton 6715
Ashton, Western Cape
Postal
Georgestraat George Unknown 6715
Phone
+27 23 615 1370Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
127309203
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.