Public primary school
Leeu Gamka Primêre Skool
Bitterwater Sp, Leeu Gamka, Western Cape
Leeu Gamka Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Bitterwater Sp, Leeu Gamka, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a intermediate school. In 2025 it had 614 learners and 19 educators, about 32.3 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 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) | Intermediate School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 614 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 32.3 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 22% of 245 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 142360376 |
Address and location
| Street address | Granaatbosstraat Bitterwater Leeu Gamka 6950 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 135 Leeu Gamka Unknown 6950 |
| Suburb / area | Bitterwater Sp |
| Town | Leeu Gamka |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Eden and Central Kar |
| Circuit | 7 |
| Municipality | Prince Albert |
| Ward | 10502001 |
| 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 Leeu Gamka Primêre Skool
Is Leeu Gamka Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Leeu Gamka Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Leeu Gamka 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 Leeu Gamka Primêre Skool?
614 learners and 19 educators (about 32.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 22% of 245 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Leeu Gamka Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 142360376.
Where is Leeu Gamka Primêre Skool?
Granaatbosstraat Bitterwater Leeu Gamka 6950. It is in Bitterwater Sp, Leeu Gamka, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. Phone 023 521 2049.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.