Saldanha Laerskool
Saldanha, Western Cape · West Coast
About Saldanha Laerskool
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Saldanha 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
Saldanha 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
Saldanha 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 curriculum without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Saldanha Laerskool reported a total enrollment of 1,156 learners with a teaching staff of 37 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 31:1, 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
Saldanha Laerskool is situated in Saldanha (Saldanha), 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 urban.
The school's physical address is: Eerstelaan Saldanha 7395. For postal correspondence, use: Posbus 30 Saldanha Unknown 7395.
Curriculum & Academics
Saldanha Laerskool is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Saldanha Laerskool was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. 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 Saldanha 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
Eerstelaan Saldanha 7395
Saldanha, Western Cape
Postal
Posbus 30 Saldanha Unknown 7395
Phone
+27 22 714 1358Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
134309337
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.