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Gansbaai Primary School

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

Gansbaai Primary School is a public primary school in Blompark, Gans Bay. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Gansbaai Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Blompark, Gans Bay, Gansbaai Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

640
Learners
21
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Gansbaai Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Overberg district

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

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,021 learners against Gansbaai Primary School's 640; 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 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,954 learners against Gansbaai Primary School's 640; 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 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,882 learners against Gansbaai Primary School's 640, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,808 learners against Gansbaai Primary School's 640, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Gansbaai Primary School's 640, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Gans Bay

And within Gans Bay itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Gansbaai Academia Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,299 learners against Gansbaai Primary School's 640; 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 is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,052 learners against Gansbaai Primary School's 640, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Gansbaai Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 389 learners against Gansbaai Primary School's 640, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Gansbaai Primary School for 2027

Because Gansbaai Primary School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Ridderspoorstraat Blompark Gansbaai 7220
Postal
Posbus 115 Gansbaai Unknown 7220
Telephone
028 384 0061
EMIS number
115330493

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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 0061, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gansbaai 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 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 640 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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?
No. Gansbaai Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
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 0061. It is located at Ridderspoorstraat Blompark Gansbaai 7220.
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