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Ashton Primary School

Public primary school · Ashton, Ashton, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (1 circuit)

In Ashton, Ashton Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 249 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ashton Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ashton Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Ashton. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

249
Learners
11
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Ashton 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 Ashton Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

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

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ashton Primary School, 1,957 compared with 249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Ashton Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ashton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton 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 Ashton Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ashton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ashton Primary School, 1,747 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ashton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton 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 Ashton Primary School, 1,739 compared with 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ashton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ashton

Zooming into Ashton, here are 4 other schools to compare against Ashton Primary School.

  • Ashton Public Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Ashton Primary School's 249; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ashton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 74.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ashton Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Ashton Primary School's 249; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ashton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • H/. Venter Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,057 learners against Ashton Primary School's 249, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ashton Vocational Academy is noticeably smaller, with 61 learners against Ashton Primary School's 249, and is a public school of skills school, a different phase than Ashton Primary School.
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 Ashton Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ashton 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
Georgestraat Ashton 6715
Postal
Georgestraat George Unknown 6715
Telephone
023 615 1370
Website
laerskoolashton.co.za
Email
admin@ashtonps.co.za
EMIS number
127309203

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ashton 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 Ashton Primary School directly, on 023 615 1370, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ashton 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 Ashton Primary School the best school in Ashton?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ashton 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 Ashton besides Ashton Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Ashton, including Ashton Public Combined School.
How big are the classes at Ashton Primary School?
Ashton Primary School reported 249 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Ashton Primary School?
Yes, Ashton 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 Ashton Primary School a public or private school?
Ashton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ashton Primary School?
You can call 023 615 1370. It is located at Georgestraat Ashton 6715.
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