Laerskool Gaffie Maree
Alexanderbay, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
About Laerskool Gaffie Maree
Laerskool Gaffie Maree provides primary school education as a public school in Alexanderbay, Northern Cape. The school is administered under the Namakwa (nmk) education district. In 2025, the school reported 259 learners and 9 educators, resulting in a ratio of 29:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Laerskool Gaffie Maree is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Laerskool Gaffie Maree 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
Laerskool Gaffie Maree 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 Gaffie Maree reported a total enrollment of 259 learners with a teaching staff of 9 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
Laerskool Gaffie Maree 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: Skool Street, Alexanderbaai, Alexander Bay, 8290. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 261 Alexanderbaai 8290.
Curriculum & Academics
Laerskool Gaffie Maree is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Laerskool Gaffie Maree was historically administered under the House Of Assembly(hoa) education department. The House of Assembly (HOA) was the education department established for white 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 mine and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Laerskool Gaffie Maree 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
Skool Street, Alexanderbaai, Alexander Bay, 8290
Alexanderbay, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 261 Alexanderbaai 8290
Phone
+27 27 831 1536Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300031208
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.