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Amstelhof Primary School

Public primary school · Amstelhof, Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (9 circuit)

Amstelhof Primary School is a public primary school in Amstelhof, Paarl. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

On this page, you will find a full profile of Amstelhof Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Amstelhof, Paarl, Amstelhof Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

710
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Amstelhof Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Amstelhof Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Amstelhof Primary School's 710, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Amstelhof Primary School, 1,824 compared with 710; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amstelhof Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amstelhof Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Amstelhof Primary School, 1,785 compared with 710; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amstelhof Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amstelhof Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Amstelhof Primary School's 710; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amstelhof Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amstelhof Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Amstelhof Primary School's 710; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amstelhof Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amstelhof Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Paarl

And within Paarl itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Amstelhof Primary School, 1,785 compared with 710; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amstelhof Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amstelhof Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Amstelhof Primary School's 710; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amstelhof Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amstelhof Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,508 learners against Amstelhof Primary School's 710; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amstelhof Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amstelhof Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langabuya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,476 learners against Amstelhof Primary School's 710, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Amstelhof Primary School, 1,418 compared with 710; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Amstelhof Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Amstelhof Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Amstelhof Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Amstelhof Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kwikkiestraat Amstelhof Paarl 7646
Postal
Posbus 851 Paarl Unknown 7646
Telephone
021 862 5466
EMIS number
108470031
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Amstelhof 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 Amstelhof Primary School directly, on 021 862 5466, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Amstelhof Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Amstelhof Primary School the best school in Paarl?
No matric pass rate is on record for Amstelhof 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 Paarl besides Amstelhof Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Paarl, including Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Amstelhof Primary School?
Amstelhof Primary School reported 710 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Amstelhof Primary School?
No. Amstelhof Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Amstelhof Primary School a public or private school?
Amstelhof Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Amstelhof Primary School?
You can call 021 862 5466. It is located at Kwikkiestraat Amstelhof Paarl 7646.
Related

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