George Fredericks Primêre Skool
Merweville, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar
About George Fredericks Primêre Skool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
George Fredericks Primêre Skool is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, George Fredericks 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
George Fredericks 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, George Fredericks Primêre Skool reported a total enrollment of 199 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
George Fredericks Primêre Skool is situated in Merweville (Merweville), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the Eden And Central Kar education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Central Karoo, under the Beaufort West local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Ds Pienaarstraat 157 Merweville 6940. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 101 Merweville Unknown 6940.
Curriculum & Academics
George Fredericks Primêre Skool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the intermediate school phase of basic education.
History & Background
George Fredericks 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 George Fredericks 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
Ds Pienaarstraat 157 Merweville 6940
Merweville, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 101 Merweville Unknown 6940
Phone
+27 78 906 7032Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
139360244
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.