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Blanco Primary School

Public primary school · Blanco, George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (8 circuit)

In Blanco, George, Blanco Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 390 learners.

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

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

390
Learners
20
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, Blanco 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 Blanco Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

5 other schools in Eden And Central Kar district, for comparison against Blanco Primary School.

  • Murray High School teaches considerably more learners than Blanco Primary School, 2,123 compared with 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blanco Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blanco Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Blanco Primary School's 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blanco Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blanco Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Blanco Primary School's 390, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Blanco Primary School's 390, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Blanco Primary School's 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blanco Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blanco Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

George

Zooming into George, here are 5 other schools to compare against Blanco Primary School.

  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Blanco Primary School's 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blanco Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blanco Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Blanco Primary School's 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blanco Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blanco Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jonga Street Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Blanco Primary School, 1,590 compared with 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blanco Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blanco Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzoxolo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Blanco Primary School, 1,585 compared with 390, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thembalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,552 learners against Blanco Primary School's 390; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Blanco Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Blanco 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 Blanco Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Blanco 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
Montagustraat Blanco 6531
Postal
Posbus 7094 Blanco Unknown 6531
Telephone
044 870 7380
Website
blancolaerskool.co.za
Email
admin@blancolaer.co.za
EMIS number
118109218

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Blanco 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 Blanco Primary School directly, on 044 870 7380, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Blanco 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 Blanco Primary School the best school in George?
No matric pass rate is on record for Blanco 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 George besides Blanco Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around George, including Outeniqua HoﾋRskool.
How big are the classes at Blanco Primary School?
Blanco Primary School reported 390 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Blanco Primary School?
Yes, Blanco 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 Blanco Primary School a public or private school?
Blanco Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Blanco Primary School?
You can call 044 870 7380. It is located at Montagustraat Blanco 6531.
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