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George-Suid Laerskool

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 118109247

George South, Eden and Central Karoo, Western Cape

1,266
Learners
23:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is George-Suid Laerskool?

George-Suid Laerskool is a public primary school in George South, within the Eden and Central Karoo education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,266 enrolled learners and 55 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1. It is classified as Quintile 5 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. Fees are set by the School Governing Body, and families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Fee-charging school

As a Quintile 5 public school, fees are set by the School Governing Body. Families who cannot afford fees may apply for exemption.

Large school

This school has 1,266 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at George-Suid Laerskool?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 66% of similar schools

(Q5 Primary schools in Western Cape)

Contact

Laingstraat George 6530
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

George0.8 km
Paarl322.8 km
Stellenbosch331.6 km
Somerset West333.1 km
Tyger Valley352.5 km
Bellville353 km

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What other schools are near George-Suid Laerskool?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

George Royal Academy
CombinedIndependent
57 learners 13 educators 4:1

Fewer learners per educator than 96% of similar schools

George South · 0.2km away
Young Ambassadors Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
109 learners 6 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 20% of similar schools

George Central · 0.4km away
Stelios Academy
PrimaryIndependent
3 learners

Data not available

George South · 0.4km away
Kingsley Private School
CombinedIndependent
15 learners 2 educators 8:1

Fewer learners per educator than 76% of similar schools

George South · 0.5km away
York High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,012 learners 54 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 82% of similar schools

George South · 0.5km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in Western Cape with Quintile 5.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to George-Suid Laerskool.

Holy Cross Primary School (George)
PrimaryPublicQ5
423 learners 23 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools

George Central
Outeniqua Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
931 learners 42 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

George Central
George Voorbereidingskool
PrimaryPublicQ5
846 learners 36 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 64% of similar schools

George Central

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.