Dryfsand Primêre Skool
Alexanderbay, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
About Dryfsand Primêre Skool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Dryfsand Primêre Skool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Dryfsand Primêre Skool 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
Dryfsand 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, Dryfsand Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 121 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 15:1, 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
Dryfsand Primêre Skool is situated in Alexanderbay, within the Northern Cape province. The school falls under the Namakwa (nmk) education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Namakwa District Municipality, under the Richtersveld Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Sanddrift Alexander Bay, 8290. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 420 Alexanderbaai 8290.
Curriculum & Academics
Dryfsand Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Dryfsand 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 church and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Dryfsand 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Sanddrift Alexander Bay, 8290
Alexanderbay, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 420 Alexanderbaai 8290
Phone
+27 27 831 1704Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300031203
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.