Public primary school

A.F. Louw Laerskool

La Colline, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

A.F. Louw Laerskool is a public primary school in La Colline, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 714 learners and 26 educators, about 27.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.

School facts

School typePublic primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SpecialisationPrimary Subjects
SectorPublic
Quintile4 of 5 (what is this?)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21Yes
Learners (2025)714
Educators (2025)26
Learners per educator27.5 (province average 30.9)
Fewer learners per educator than 90% of 267 similar schools
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number109309200
Exam centre number1007765

Address and location

Street addressLa Collineweg 1 Stellenbosch Stellenbosch 7600
Postal addressPosbus 2113 Dennesig Unknown 7601
Suburb / areaLa Colline
TownStellenbosch
ProvinceWestern Cape
Education districtCape Winelands
Circuit10
MunicipalityStellenbosch
Ward10204010
Former departmentCape Education Department(CED)

Admissions

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Questions about A.F. Louw Laerskool

Is A.F. Louw Laerskool a public or private school?

A.F. Louw Laerskool is a public primary school.

Does A.F. Louw Laerskool charge school fees?

It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.

How many learners are at A.F. Louw Laerskool?

714 learners and 26 educators (about 27.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 90% of 267 similar schools in Western Cape.

What is the EMIS number of A.F. Louw Laerskool?

Its EMIS number is 109309200. Its exam centre number is 1007765.

Where is A.F. Louw Laerskool?

La Collineweg 1 Stellenbosch Stellenbosch 7600. It is in La Colline, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 021 886 4791.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.