Public primary school
Ouplaas Ek Primêre Skool
Swellendam Nu, Witsand, Western Cape
Ouplaas Ek Primêre Skool is a public primary school in Swellendam Nu, Witsand, Western Cape, in the Overberg education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 91 learners and 7 educators, about 13 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 91 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 13 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 95% of 245 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 113336068 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ouplaas Wydgelee Bredasdorp 7282 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 14 Bredasdorp Unknown 7280 |
| Suburb / area | Swellendam Nu |
| Town | Witsand |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Overberg |
| Circuit | 1 |
| Municipality | Swellendam |
| Ward | 10304003 |
| 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 Ouplaas Ek Primêre Skool
Is Ouplaas Ek Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Ouplaas Ek Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Ouplaas Ek 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 Ouplaas Ek Primêre Skool?
91 learners and 7 educators (about 13 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 95% of 245 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ouplaas Ek Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 113336068.
Where is Ouplaas Ek Primêre Skool?
Ouplaas Wydgelee Bredasdorp 7282. It is in Swellendam Nu, Witsand, Western Cape, in the Overberg education district. Phone 079 412 1166.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.