Primary Public No Fee Q1

Gamka-Oos Primere Skool Primary School

Calitzdorp, Outside a Town, Western Cape

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Learners (2025)
300
Educators (2025)
11
Learner : Educator
27.3:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school

Overview

Gamka-Oos Primere Skool is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Calitzdorp, Outside a Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 300 learners and is staffed by 11 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 27:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Eden and Central Kar education district.

EMIS
122356026
Phase
Primary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q1
Learners (2025)
300
Province
Western Cape
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 218 other primary schools in Outside a Town.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
27.3:1
vs 22.8:1 area average
Ranks 152nd of 218
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)

Gamka-Oos Primere Skool charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.

Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Gamka-Oos Primere Skool for 2027?

Tuition at Gamka-Oos Primere Skool for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Eden and Central Kar district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 044 213 3138 for specifics.

Is Gamka-Oos Primere Skool a no-fee school?

Yes, Gamka-Oos Primere Skool is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Eden and Central Kar district. No tuition is charged to any of its 300 learners.

What is the quintile of Gamka-Oos Primere Skool and what does it mean for fees?

Gamka-Oos Primere Skool is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Calitzdorp, Kannaland NU, Western Cape community in the Eden and Central Kar district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.

Admissions

How to apply

Gamka-Oos Primere Skool accepts applications via the WCED Online Admissions online system, with confirmation handled by Gamka-Oos Primere Skool in the Eden and Central Kar education district. The steps and documents required for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Gamka-Oos Primere Skool

    Call 044 213 3138 to confirm whether Gamka-Oos Primere Skool has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Register on the WCED Online Admissions portal when applications open and select Gamka-Oos Primere Skool as a preferred school.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Upload all required documents to the WCED Online Admissions portal before the published cut-off and keep your reference number.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Gamka-Oos Primere Skool is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Check your WCED Online Admissions dashboard for the placement outcome. If accepted, complete on-site registration at Gamka-Oos Primere Skool.

Documents typically required
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
  • Latest school report
  • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
  • Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to Gamka-Oos Primere Skool for the next school year?

To apply to Gamka-Oos Primere Skool for the next academic year, register on the WCED Online Admissions portal during the official admission window and select Gamka-Oos Primere Skool as a preferred school. WCED Online Admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 typically opens in March/April of the preceding year. For confirmation of available places, contact Gamka-Oos Primere Skool via phone 044 213 3138.

What documents do I need to apply at Gamka-Oos Primere Skool?

Gamka-Oos Primere Skool requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Gamka-Oos Primere Skool (phone 044 213 3138) for any school-specific requirements and to verify what must be uploaded to the WCED Online Admissions.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
Gamka-Oos Calitzdorp 6660
Postal address
Posbus 135 Calitzdorp Unknown 6660
Telephone
044 213 3138
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
122356026
Circuit
5
Ward
10401002.0
Local municipality
Kannaland
District municipality
Garden Route
Section 21 status
YES
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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