Overberg Laerskool
Caledon, Caledon/Myddleton, Western Cape 7.9 km
Public primary school
Boontjieskraal Primêre Skool
Theewaterskloof Nu, Hermanus, Western Cape
Boontjieskraal Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Theewaterskloof Nu, Hermanus, Western Cape, in the Overberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 130 learners and 5 educators, about 26 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 130 |
| Educators (2025) | 5 |
| Learners per educator | 26 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 51% of 245 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 114336440 |
Address and location
| Street address | Boontjieskraallandgoed Caledon 7230 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 168 Caledon Unknown 7230 |
| Suburb / area | Theewaterskloof Nu |
| Town | Hermanus |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Overberg |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | Theewaterskloof |
| Ward | 10301002 |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Boontjieskraal Primêre Skool
Is Boontjieskraal Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Boontjieskraal Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Boontjieskraal Primêre Skool charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Boontjieskraal Primêre Skool?
130 learners and 5 educators (about 26 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 51% of 245 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Boontjieskraal Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 114336440.
Where is Boontjieskraal Primêre Skool?
Boontjieskraallandgoed Caledon 7230. It is in Theewaterskloof Nu, Hermanus, Western Cape, in the Overberg education district. Phone 028 008 5080.
Schools near Boontjieskraal Primêre Skool
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.