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Dryfsand Primary School

Public primary school · Alexanderbay, Northern Cape · Namakwa (NMK) district (Unknown circuit)

In Alexanderbay, Dryfsand Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 121 learners.

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

Dryfsand Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Alexanderbay. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

121
Learners
8
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, Dryfsand 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 Dryfsand Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Namakwa (NMK) district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Namakwa (NMK) district with Dryfsand Primary School.

  • Hantam Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dryfsand Primary School, 1,454 compared with 121, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Dr Izak Van Niekerk Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,102 learners against Dryfsand Primary School's 121, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Ferdinand Brecher Primary Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dryfsand Primary School, 865 compared with 121, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Okiep Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 725 learners against Dryfsand Primary School's 121, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Concordia Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 690 learners against Dryfsand Primary School's 121, and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Alexanderbay

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

  • Primary School Gaffie Maree teaches considerably more learners than Dryfsand Primary School, 259 compared with 121, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • High School Alexanderbaai teaches considerably more learners than Dryfsand Primary School, 249 compared with 121; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dryfsand Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 90.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dryfsand Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Johan Hein Primary School is a similar size to Dryfsand Primary School, with 107 learners against 121, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sanddrift Alexander Bay, 8290
Postal
Po Box 420 Alexanderbaai 8290
Telephone
027 831 1704
EMIS number
300031203

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dryfsand 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 Dryfsand Primary School directly, on 027 831 1704, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dryfsand 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 Dryfsand Primary School the best school in Alexanderbay?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dryfsand 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 Alexanderbay besides Dryfsand Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Alexanderbay, including Laerskool Gaffie Maree.
How big are the classes at Dryfsand Primary School?
Dryfsand Primary School reported 121 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Dryfsand Primary School?
Yes, Dryfsand 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 Dryfsand Primary School a public or private school?
Dryfsand Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dryfsand Primary School?
You can call 027 831 1704. It is located at Sanddrift Alexander Bay, 8290.
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