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Drakenstein Primary School

Public primary school · Denneburg, Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (8 circuit)

In Denneburg, Paarl, Drakenstein Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 438 learners.

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

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

438
Learners
21
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, Drakenstein 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 Drakenstein Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Drakenstein Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Drakenstein Primary School, 1,957 compared with 438, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,824 learners against Drakenstein Primary School's 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drakenstein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drakenstein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Drakenstein Primary School's 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drakenstein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drakenstein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Drakenstein Primary School, 1,747 compared with 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drakenstein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drakenstein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Drakenstein Primary School, 1,739 compared with 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drakenstein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drakenstein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Paarl

Zooming into Paarl, here are 5 other schools to compare against Drakenstein Primary School.

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,785 learners against Drakenstein Primary School's 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drakenstein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drakenstein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Drakenstein Primary School, 1,747 compared with 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drakenstein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drakenstein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Drakenstein Primary School, 1,508 compared with 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drakenstein Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drakenstein Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langabuya Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Drakenstein Primary School, 1,476 compared with 438, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,418 learners against Drakenstein Primary School's 438; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Drakenstein Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Drakenstein 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 Drakenstein Primary School for 2027

Drakenstein 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
Muscadelstraat Denneburg Paarl 7646
Postal
Uysstraat Denneburg Paarl 7646
Telephone
021 872 4975
Website
laerskooldrakenstein.co.za
Email
admin@laerskooldrakenstein.co.za
EMIS number
108309236

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Drakenstein 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 Drakenstein Primary School directly, on 021 872 4975, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Drakenstein 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 Drakenstein Primary School the best school in Paarl?
No matric pass rate is on record for Drakenstein 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 Paarl besides Drakenstein Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Paarl, including Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Drakenstein Primary School?
Drakenstein Primary School reported 438 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Drakenstein Primary School?
Yes, Drakenstein 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 Drakenstein Primary School a public or private school?
Drakenstein Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Drakenstein Primary School?
You can call 021 872 4975. It is located at Muscadelstraat Denneburg Paarl 7646.
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