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Darling Primary School

Public primary school · Darling, Darling, Western Cape · West Coast district (1 circuit)

In Darling, Darling Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 525 learners are enrolled here.

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

Darling Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Darling. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

525
Learners
18
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Darling 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 Darling Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

West Coast district

5 other schools in West Coast district, for comparison against Darling Primary School.

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darling Primary School, 1,897 compared with 525, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darling Primary School, 1,816 compared with 525, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Darling Primary School's 525; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darling Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darling Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Darling Primary School's 525, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,648 learners against Darling Primary School's 525; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darling Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Darling Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Darling

Zooming into Darling, here are 3 other schools to compare against Darling Primary School.

  • Vooruitsig Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Darling Primary School, 1,290 compared with 525; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Darling Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Darling High School is noticeably smaller, with 350 learners against Darling Primary School's 525, and is a public secondary school, a different phase than Darling Primary School.
  • Darling College teaches fewer learners than Darling Primary School, 127 compared with 525, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Darling Primary School for 2027

Darling Primary School is a public school, so admissions and transfers are handled through the Western Cape Education Department's online system rather than the school directly. For the 2027 intake, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026, with transfer requests for other grades running from 3 to 17 August 2026, via the Western Cape Admissions Portal. See the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for the required documents and full process.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kalkoentjiestraat 10 Darling 7345
Postal
Posbus 78 Darling Unknown 7345
Telephone
022 492 2503
Website
darlingprimary.co.za
Email
darling.prim@wcgschools.gov.za
EMIS number
132309226

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Darling 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 Darling Primary School directly, on 022 492 2503, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Darling 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 Darling Primary School the best school in Darling?
No matric pass rate is on record for Darling 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 Darling besides Darling Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Darling, including Vooruitsig PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Darling Primary School?
Darling Primary School reported 525 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Darling Primary School?
Yes, Darling 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 Darling Primary School a public or private school?
Darling Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Darling Primary School?
You can call 022 492 2503. It is located at Kalkoentjiestraat 10 Darling 7345.
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