Laastedrif NGK Primêre Skool
Witzenberg Nu, Ceres, Western Cape 5.5 km
Public primary school
Matjiesrivier NGK Primêre Skool
Witzenberg Nu, Ceres, Western Cape
Matjiesrivier NGK Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Witzenberg Nu, Ceres, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 49 learners and 4 educators, about 12.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Western Cape (729 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 49 |
| Educators (2025) | 4 |
| Learners per educator | 12.3 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 135 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 126336785 |
Address and location
| Street address | Matjiesrivier Ceres 6835 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 553 Ceres Unknown 6835 |
| Suburb / area | Witzenberg Nu |
| Town | Ceres |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Cape Winelands |
| Circuit | 5 |
| Municipality | Witzenberg |
| Ward | 10202012 |
| 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 Matjiesrivier NGK Primêre Skool
Is Matjiesrivier NGK Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Matjiesrivier NGK Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Matjiesrivier NGK Primêre Skool charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
How many learners are at Matjiesrivier NGK Primêre Skool?
49 learners and 4 educators (about 12.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 135 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Matjiesrivier NGK Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 126336785.
Where is Matjiesrivier NGK Primêre Skool?
Matjiesrivier Ceres 6835. It is in Witzenberg Nu, Ceres, Western Cape, in the Cape Winelands education district. Phone 023 312 3650.
Schools near Matjiesrivier NGK Primêre Skool
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.