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Gansbaai Primary School

Public primary school · Gans Bay, Gans Bay, Western Cape · Overberg district (2 circuit)

In Gans Bay, Gansbaai Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 389 learners.

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

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

389
Learners
18
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, Gansbaai 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 Gansbaai Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Overberg district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Overberg district with Gansbaai Primary School.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School teaches considerably more learners than Gansbaai Primary School, 2,021 compared with 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gansbaai Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gansbaai Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gansbaai Primary School, 1,954 compared with 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gansbaai Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gansbaai Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gansbaai Primary School, 1,882 compared with 389, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gansbaai Primary School, 1,808 compared with 389, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gansbaai Primary School, 1,629 compared with 389, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Gans Bay

Zooming into Gans Bay, here are 3 other schools to compare against Gansbaai Primary School.

  • Gansbaai Academia Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gansbaai Primary School, 1,299 compared with 389; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gansbaai Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gansbaai Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masakhane Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gansbaai Primary School, 1,052 compared with 389, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Gansbaai Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 640 learners against Gansbaai Primary School's 389, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Gansbaai Primary School for 2027

Gansbaai 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
Kerkstraat 23 Gansbaai 7220
Postal
Posbus 27 Gansbaai Unknown 7220
Telephone
028 384 0000
EMIS number
115309249

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gansbaai 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 Gansbaai Primary School directly, on 028 384 0000, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gansbaai 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 Gansbaai Primary School the best school in Gans Bay?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gansbaai 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 Gans Bay besides Gansbaai Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Gans Bay, including Gansbaai Academia.
How big are the classes at Gansbaai Primary School?
Gansbaai Primary School reported 389 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Gansbaai Primary School?
Yes, Gansbaai 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 Gansbaai Primary School a public or private school?
Gansbaai Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gansbaai Primary School?
You can call 028 384 0000. It is located at Kerkstraat 23 Gansbaai 7220.
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