Karitas Skool
Vredenburg, Western Cape · West Coast
About Karitas Skool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Karitas Skool is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Karitas 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
Karitas 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, Karitas Skool reported a total enrollment of 211 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Karitas Skool is situated in Vredenburg (Louwville), within the Western Cape province. The school falls under the West Coast education district, specifically within the 3 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the West Coast, under the Saldanha Bay local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Kooitjieskloofstraat 20 Louwville 7380. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 1048 Vredenburg Unknown 7380.
Curriculum & Academics
Karitas Skool is classified as an special needs education centre school offering a special needs education curriculum within the special needs education school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Karitas 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 Karitas 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
Kooitjieskloofstraat 20 Louwville 7380
Vredenburg, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 1048 Vredenburg Unknown 7380
Phone
+27 22 715 1676Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
134324663
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.