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Bonne Esperance Primary School

Public primary school · De Doorns, De Doorns, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (3 circuit)

Bonne Esperance Primary School is a public primary school in De Doorns. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in De Doorns, Bonne Esperance Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

409
Learners
13
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Bonne Esperance Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Here is how Bonne Esperance Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Bonne Esperance Primary School's 409, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonne Esperance Primary School, 1,824 compared with 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonne Esperance Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonne Esperance Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonne Esperance Primary School, 1,785 compared with 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonne Esperance Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonne Esperance 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 Bonne Esperance Primary School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonne Esperance Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonne Esperance 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 Bonne Esperance Primary School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonne Esperance Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonne Esperance Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

De Doorns

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

  • Hexvallei SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,451 learners against Bonne Esperance Primary School's 409; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bonne Esperance Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 82% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonne Esperance Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • F.j. Conradie Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bonne Esperance Primary School, 1,429 compared with 409, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • De Doorns Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,235 learners against Bonne Esperance Primary School's 409, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Sibabalwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 714 learners against Bonne Esperance Primary School's 409, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Hexvallei High School sits in roughly the same size range as Bonne Esperance Primary School, at 528 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bonne Esperance Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 94.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bonne Esperance 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 Bonne Esperance Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Bonne Esperance 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
Bo-Voortrekkerweg De Doorns 6875
Postal
Posbus 148 De Doorns Unknown 6875
Telephone
023 100 1206
EMIS number
130330825
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bonne Esperance 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 Bonne Esperance Primary School directly, on 023 100 1206, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bonne Esperance 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 Bonne Esperance Primary School the best school in De Doorns?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bonne Esperance 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 De Doorns besides Bonne Esperance Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around De Doorns, including Hexvallei SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Bonne Esperance Primary School?
Bonne Esperance Primary School reported 409 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Bonne Esperance Primary School?
No. Bonne Esperance Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bonne Esperance Primary School a public or private school?
Bonne Esperance Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bonne Esperance Primary School?
You can call 023 100 1206. It is located at Bo-Voortrekkerweg De Doorns 6875.
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