Public primary school
Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool
Hondeklipbaai, Northern Cape
Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Hondeklipbaai, Northern Cape, in the Namakwa (NMK) education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 89 learners and 7 educators, about 12.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Northern Cape (509 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 89 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 12.7 (province average 29.4) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 47 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 300032206 |
Address and location
| Street address | School Street, Namakwaland, Hondeklipbaai, 8222 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 20 Hondeklipbaai 8222 |
| Town | Hondeklipbaai |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Education district | Namakwa (NMK) |
| Municipality | Kamiesberg Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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.
Questions about Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool
Is Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 4 school.
How many learners are at Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool?
89 learners and 7 educators (about 12.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 47 similar schools in Northern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 300032206.
Where is Marais Gedenk Primêre Skool?
School Street, Namakwaland, Hondeklipbaai, 8222. It is in Hondeklipbaai, Northern Cape, in the Namakwa (NMK) education district. Phone 083 748 8094.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.