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A.f. Louw Primary School

Public primary school · La Colline, Stellenbosch, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (10 circuit)

Welcome to A.f. Louw Primary School, a public primary school serving La Colline, Stellenbosch. It currently teaches around 714 learners.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about A.f. Louw Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

A.f. Louw Primary School is a public primary school in La Colline, Stellenbosch. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

714
Learners
26
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, A.f. Louw Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact A.f. Louw Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Cape Winelands district with A.f. Louw Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than A.f. Louw Primary School, 1,957 compared with 714, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against A.f. Louw Primary School's 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A.f. Louw Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A.f. Louw Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against A.f. Louw Primary School's 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A.f. Louw Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A.f. Louw Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than A.f. Louw Primary School, 1,747 compared with 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A.f. Louw Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A.f. Louw Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than A.f. Louw Primary School, 1,739 compared with 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A.f. Louw Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A.f. Louw Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Stellenbosch

Zooming into Stellenbosch, here are 5 other schools to compare against A.f. Louw Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than A.f. Louw Primary School, 1,957 compared with 714, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against A.f. Louw Primary School's 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A.f. Louw Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A.f. Louw Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kayamandi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,543 learners against A.f. Louw Primary School's 714, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Cloetesville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,198 learners against A.f. Louw Primary School's 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A.f. Louw Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A.f. Louw Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luckhoff SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,070 learners against A.f. Louw Primary School's 714; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A.f. Louw Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A.f. Louw Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to A.f. Louw Primary School for 2027

Because A.f. Louw Primary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
La Collineweg 1 Stellenbosch Stellenbosch 7600
Postal
Posbus 2113 Dennesig Unknown 7601
Telephone
021 886 4791
EMIS number
109309200
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at A.f. Louw Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask A.f. Louw Primary School directly, on 021 886 4791, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to A.f. Louw Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is A.f. Louw Primary School the best school in Stellenbosch?
No matric pass rate is on record for A.f. Louw Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Stellenbosch besides A.f. Louw Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Stellenbosch, including Ikaya Primary School.
How big are the classes at A.f. Louw Primary School?
A.f. Louw Primary School reported 714 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at A.f. Louw Primary School?
Yes, A.f. Louw Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is A.f. Louw Primary School a public or private school?
A.f. Louw Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact A.f. Louw Primary School?
You can call 021 886 4791. It is located at La Collineweg 1 Stellenbosch Stellenbosch 7600.
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