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De Villiers Graaff Primary School

Public primary school · Villiersdorp, Villiersdorp, Western Cape · Overberg district (3 circuit)

De Villiers Graaff Primary School is a public primary school based in Villiersdorp. It currently teaches around 342 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about De Villiers Graaff Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Villiersdorp, De Villiers Graaff Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

342
Learners
19
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

De Villiers Graaff Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for De Villiers Graaff Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Overberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Overberg district with De Villiers Graaff Primary School.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against De Villiers Graaff Primary School's 342; is a public secondary school, a different phase than De Villiers Graaff Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point De Villiers Graaff 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 De Villiers Graaff Primary School's 342; is a public secondary school, a different phase than De Villiers Graaff Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point De Villiers Graaff 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 De Villiers Graaff Primary School's 342, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,808 learners against De Villiers Graaff Primary School's 342, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against De Villiers Graaff Primary School's 342, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Villiersdorp

And within Villiersdorp itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kosie De Wet Primary School teaches considerably more learners than De Villiers Graaff Primary School, 1,570 compared with 342, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Villiersdorp SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 921 learners against De Villiers Graaff Primary School's 342; is a public secondary school, a different phase than De Villiers Graaff Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point De Villiers Graaff Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • De Villiers Graaff High School sits in roughly the same size range as De Villiers Graaff Primary School, at 385 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than De Villiers Graaff Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point De Villiers Graaff Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lighthouse Academy (Villiersdorp) teaches fewer learners than De Villiers Graaff Primary School, 19 compared with 342, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 De Villiers Graaff Primary School for 2027

As a public school, De Villiers Graaff 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
Graaffstraat Villiersdorp 6848
Postal
Posbus 92 Villiersdorp Unknown 6848
Telephone
028 840 1328
Website
dvghs.co.za
EMIS number
114309231

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at De Villiers Graaff 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 De Villiers Graaff Primary School directly, on 028 840 1328, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to De Villiers Graaff 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 De Villiers Graaff Primary School the best school in Villiersdorp?
No matric pass rate is on record for De Villiers Graaff 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 Villiersdorp besides De Villiers Graaff Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Villiersdorp, including Kosie De Wet Primary School.
How big are the classes at De Villiers Graaff Primary School?
De Villiers Graaff Primary School reported 342 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 De Villiers Graaff Primary School?
Yes, De Villiers Graaff 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 De Villiers Graaff Primary School a public or private school?
De Villiers Graaff Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact De Villiers Graaff Primary School?
You can call 028 840 1328. It is located at Graaffstraat Villiersdorp 6848.
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