B.F. Oosthuizen Primêre Skool
Barrydale, Western Cape · Overberg
About B.F. Oosthuizen Primêre Skool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
B.F. Oosthuizen Primêre Skool is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, B.F. Oosthuizen 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
B.F. Oosthuizen 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, B.F. Oosthuizen Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 256 learners with a teaching staff of 10 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
B.F. Oosthuizen Primêre Skool is situated in Barrydale (Barrydale), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Overberg education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Overberg, under the Swellendam local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Tinleystraat 1 Barrydale 6750. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 42 Barrydale Unknown 6750.
Curriculum & Academics
B.F. Oosthuizen Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
B.F. Oosthuizen 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 Western Cape Department of Education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at B.F. Oosthuizen 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
Tinleystraat 1 Barrydale 6750
Barrydale, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 42 Barrydale Unknown 6750
Phone
+27 28 050 2745Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
117330205
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.