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Gamtoosvalley Primary School

Public primary school · Patensie, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Gamtoosvalley Primary School is a public primary school based in Patensie. The school's roll stands at roughly 184 learners.

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

In Patensie, Gamtoosvalley Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

184
Learners
11
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Gamtoosvalley Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Gamtoosvalley Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

Here is how Gamtoosvalley Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sarah Baartman district.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Gamtoosvalley Primary School's 184; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gamtoosvalley Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamtoosvalley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gamtoosvalley Primary School, 1,751 compared with 184; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gamtoosvalley Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamtoosvalley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Gamtoosvalley Primary School's 184; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gamtoosvalley Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamtoosvalley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Gamtoosvalley Primary School's 184, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Gamtoosvalley Primary School, 1,490 compared with 184; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gamtoosvalley Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamtoosvalley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Patensie

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

  • Patensie Agricultural School teaches considerably more learners than Gamtoosvalley Primary School, 636 compared with 184; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gamtoosvalley Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamtoosvalley Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Patensie Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gamtoosvalley Primary School, 598 compared with 184, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Baviaans Kouga Academy teaches considerably more learners than Gamtoosvalley Primary School, 321 compared with 184, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Chigwell Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gamtoosvalley Primary School, 281 compared with 184, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Quagga Primary School is a similar size to Gamtoosvalley Primary School, with 246 learners against 184, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Gamtoosvalley Primary School for 2027

Gamtoosvalley Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Teddy Ferreirastraat, Patensie, Patensie, 6335
Postal
P O Box 111 6335
Telephone
042 283 0246
EMIS number
200100434

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gamtoosvalley 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 Gamtoosvalley Primary School directly, on 042 283 0246, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gamtoosvalley 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 Gamtoosvalley Primary School the best school in Patensie?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gamtoosvalley 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 Patensie besides Gamtoosvalley Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Patensie, including Patensie Agricultural School.
How big are the classes at Gamtoosvalley Primary School?
Gamtoosvalley Primary School reported 184 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Gamtoosvalley Primary School?
Yes, Gamtoosvalley 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 Gamtoosvalley Primary School a public or private school?
Gamtoosvalley Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gamtoosvalley Primary School?
You can call 042 283 0246. It is located at Teddy Ferreirastraat, Patensie, Patensie, 6335.
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