Darling Laerskool
Darling, Western Cape · West Coast
About Darling Laerskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Darling Laerskool is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Darling 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
Darling 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, Darling Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 525 learners with a teaching staff of 18 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Darling Laerskool is situated in Darling (Darling), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 1 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Swartland local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Kalkoentjiestraat 10 Darling 7345. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 78 Darling Unknown 7345.
Curriculum & Academics
Darling Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Darling 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 Darling 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
Kalkoentjiestraat 10 Darling 7345
Darling, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 78 Darling Unknown 7345
Phone
+27 22 492 2503Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
132309226
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.