Laerskool Elandsvlei
Calvinia, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
About Laerskool Elandsvlei
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Elandsvlei 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, Laerskool Elandsvlei 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
Laerskool Elandsvlei 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, Laerskool Elandsvlei reported a total enrollment of 24 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 8:1, 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
Laerskool Elandsvlei is situated in Calvinia, 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 Hantam Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Elandsvlei Calvinia, 8190. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 426 Calvinia 8190.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Elandsvlei is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Elandsvlei 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 farm and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Elandsvlei 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
Elandsvlei Calvinia, 8190
Calvinia, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 426 Calvinia 8190
Phone
+27 72 341 2326Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300033204
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.