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Public primary school
Diepkloof VGK Primêre Skool
George Nu, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape
Diepkloof VGK Primêre Skool is a public primary school in George Nu, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 216 learners and 9 educators, about 24 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) | 216 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 24 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 60% of 245 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 118356271 |
Address and location
| Street address | Diepkloof Sinksabrug 6530 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 2193 George Unknown 6530 |
| Suburb / area | George Nu |
| Town | Oudtshoorn |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Eden and Central Kar |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | George |
| Ward | 10404022 |
| 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 Diepkloof VGK Primêre Skool
Is Diepkloof VGK Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Diepkloof VGK Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Diepkloof VGK 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 Diepkloof VGK Primêre Skool?
216 learners and 9 educators (about 24 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 60% of 245 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Diepkloof VGK Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 118356271.
Where is Diepkloof VGK Primêre Skool?
Diepkloof Sinksabrug 6530. It is in George Nu, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. Phone 044 876 0147.
Schools near Diepkloof VGK Primêre Skool
Hoogekraal Sskv Primêre Skool
George Nu, George, Western Cape 4.0 km
Geelhoutboom VGK Primêre Skool
George Nu, George, Western Cape 5.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.