Laerskool Ooskus Gimnasium

Laerskool Ooskus Gimnasium is a public primary school in Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 509 learners and 30 educators, about 17 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the 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 type	Public primary school
Phase (DBE)	Primary School
Sector	Public
Quintile	5 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	509
Educators (2025)	30
Learners per educator	17 (province average 28)
EMIS number	200201119

Address and location

Street address	Macjannet Street,east London,5214
Postal address	P O Box 394, East London, 5240
Town	Eastern Cape
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Buffalo City

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Admissions

Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern 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.