Public primary school
Rooirivier VGK Primêre Skool
George Nu, De Rust, Western Cape
Rooirivier VGK Primêre Skool is a public primary school in George Nu, De Rust, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 28 learners and 2 educators, about 14 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) | 28 |
| Educators (2025) | 2 |
| Learners per educator | 14 (province average 30.9) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 245 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 125357820 |
Address and location
| Street address | Rooirivier Plaas Uniondale Weg de Rust 6650 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Posbus 58 de Rust Unknown 6650 |
| Suburb / area | George Nu |
| Town | De Rust |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Eden and Central Kar |
| Circuit | 6 |
| Municipality | George |
| Ward | 10404025 |
| 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 Rooirivier VGK Primêre Skool
Is Rooirivier VGK Primêre Skool a public or private school?
Rooirivier VGK Primêre Skool is a public primary school.
Does Rooirivier VGK 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 Rooirivier VGK Primêre Skool?
28 learners and 2 educators (about 14 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 245 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Rooirivier VGK Primêre Skool?
Its EMIS number is 125357820.
Where is Rooirivier VGK Primêre Skool?
Rooirivier Plaas Uniondale Weg de Rust 6650. It is in George Nu, De Rust, Western Cape, in the Eden and Central Kar education district. Phone 044 734 1099.
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.