Public primary school
Douglas Laerskool
Siyancuma, Northern Cape
Douglas Laerskool is a public primary school in Siyancuma, Northern Cape, in the Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 1 103 learners and 32 educators, about 34.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Northern Cape (509 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Learners (2025) | 1 103 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 34.5 (province average 29.4) |
| EMIS number | 300025201 |
Address and location
| Town | Siyancuma |
|---|---|
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) |
| Municipality | Siyancuma Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Northern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.