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Van Riebeeckstrand Laerskool

PrimaryPublic EMIS: 132309366

Melkbosch Strand, Metro North, Western Cape

1,122
Learners
20:1
Learners per educator
Q5
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Van Riebeeckstrand Laerskool?

Van Riebeeckstrand Laerskool is a public primary school in Melkbosch Strand, within the Metro North education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,122 enrolled learners and 57 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1. 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.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Van Riebeeckstrand 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 84% of similar schools

(Q5 Primary schools in Western Cape)

Contact

Dromedarisstraat Melkbosstrand 7441
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Century City21.7 km
Cape Town CBD24.5 km
Tyger Valley25.5 km
Bellville27.6 km
Claremont31.2 km
Wynberg33.3 km

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What other schools are near Van Riebeeckstrand Laerskool?

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

Generation School - Melkbos
PrimaryIndependent
13 learners 1 educators 13:1

Fewer learners per educator than 46% of similar schools

Melkbosstrand · 0.1km away
Atlantic Beach College
PrimaryIndependent
26 learners 4 educators 7:1

Fewer learners per educator than 83% of similar schools

Melkbosch Strand · 2.7km away
Melkbos High School
SecondaryPublicQ5
1,118 learners 51 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 63% of similar schools

Melkbosch Strand · 2.7km away
Fellowship College Trust
CombinedIndependent
90 learners 7 educators 13:1

Fewer learners per educator than 27% of similar schools

Melkbosch Strand · 3.3km away
Melkbosstrand Private School
CombinedIndependent
198 learners 30 educators 7:1

Fewer learners per educator than 83% of similar schools

Cape Farms - District B · 3.3km 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 Van Riebeeckstrand Laerskool.

Sunningdale Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,123 learners 49 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 68% of similar schools

Sunningdale
Blouberg Ridge Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ5
1,176 learners 49 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 62% of similar schools

Blouberg Rise
The Sinai Academy
PrimaryIndependent
27 learners 3 educators 9:1

Fewer learners per educator than 72% of similar schools

Blouberg Rise

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.