Port Nolloth Laerskool
Port Nolloth, Northern Cape · Namakwa (nmk)
About Port Nolloth Laerskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Port Nolloth Laerskool is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Port Nolloth Laerskool 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
Port Nolloth Laerskool 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 its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Port Nolloth Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 506 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, 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
Port Nolloth Laerskool is situated in Port Nolloth, 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: Mc Dougell Street, Port Nolloth, Portnolloth, 8280. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 22 Port Nolloth 8280.
Curriculum & Academics
Port Nolloth Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Port Nolloth Laerskool 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 doe northern cape and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Port Nolloth Laerskool 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
Mc Dougell Street, Port Nolloth, Portnolloth, 8280
Port Nolloth, Northern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 22 Port Nolloth 8280
Phone
+27 27 851 8333Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
300031209
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.