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Bontebok Primary School

Public primary school · Railton, Swellendam, Western Cape · Overberg district (1 circuit)

Bontebok Primary School is a public primary school in Railton, Swellendam. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Railton, Swellendam, Bontebok Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

923
Learners
30
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Bontebok Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Overberg district

5 other schools in Overberg district, for comparison against Bontebok Primary School.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Bontebok Primary School's 923; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bontebok Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bontebok Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,954 learners against Bontebok Primary School's 923; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bontebok Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bontebok Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Bontebok Primary School's 923, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,808 learners against Bontebok Primary School's 923, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Bontebok Primary School's 923, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Swellendam

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

  • Vrt Pitt Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Bontebok Primary School, at 1,230 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Swellendam SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Bontebok Primary School, with 1,220 learners against 923; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bontebok Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bontebok Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Swellendam Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 559 learners against Bontebok Primary School's 923, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Swellendam High School is noticeably smaller, with 393 learners against Bontebok Primary School's 923; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bontebok Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bontebok Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Olyfkrans College. is noticeably smaller, with 75 learners against Bontebok Primary School's 923; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bontebok 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 Bontebok Primary School for 2027

Because Bontebok 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
Reisiebaanstraat Railton 6740
Postal
Posbus 716 Swellendam Unknown 6740
Telephone
028 514 2033
EMIS number
117330221
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bontebok 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 Bontebok Primary School directly, on 028 514 2033, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bontebok 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 Bontebok Primary School the best school in Swellendam?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bontebok 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 Swellendam besides Bontebok Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Swellendam, including Vrt Pitt Primary School.
How big are the classes at Bontebok Primary School?
Bontebok Primary School reported 923 learners and 30 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 Bontebok Primary School?
No. Bontebok Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bontebok Primary School a public or private school?
Bontebok Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bontebok Primary School?
You can call 028 514 2033. It is located at Reisiebaanstraat Railton 6740.
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