Maskam Primêre Skool

Maskam Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Maskamsig, Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape, in the West Coast education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 701 learners and 20 educators, about 35.1 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 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 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	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	No-fee school
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	701
Educators (2025)	20
Learners per educator	35.1 (province average 30.9)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	137340049

Address and location

Street address	Bloekomstraat Vanrhynsdorp 8170
Postal address	Posbus 224 van Rhynsdorp Unknown 8170
Suburb / area	Maskamsig
Town	Vanrhynsdorp
Province	Western Cape
Education district	West Coast
Circuit	5
Municipality	Matzikama
Ward	10101007
Former department	House of Representatives(HOR)

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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.