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Gericke Primary School

Public primary school · Ceres, Ceres, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (5 circuit)

Gericke Primary School is a public primary school based in Ceres. Around 618 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Ceres, Gericke Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

618
Learners
31
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Gericke Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Gericke Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Here is how Gericke Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Gericke Primary School's 618, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gericke Primary School, 1,824 compared with 618; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gericke Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gericke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gericke Primary School, 1,785 compared with 618; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gericke Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gericke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ihlumelo Junor Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,747 learners against Gericke Primary School's 618; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gericke Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gericke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langeberg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,739 learners against Gericke Primary School's 618; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gericke Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gericke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ceres

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

  • Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,608 learners against Gericke Primary School's 618; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gericke Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gericke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Gericke Primary School's 618; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gericke Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gericke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bella Vista High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,030 learners against Gericke Primary School's 618; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gericke Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 71% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gericke Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Morrisdale Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 985 learners against Gericke Primary School's 618; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Gericke Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Nduli Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 984 learners against Gericke Primary School's 618, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Gericke Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Gericke Primary School follows the Western Cape's centralised admissions process. Parents apply and track placement through the Western Cape Admissions Portal using a SEAMUS reference number; the 2027 Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 window ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026. the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide sets out the full steps and documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Owenstraat 37 Ceres 6835
Postal
Owenstraat 37 Ceres Unknown 6835
Telephone
023 312 1110
Website
lsgericke.com
Email
hoof@lsgericke.com
EMIS number
126309251

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gericke 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 Gericke Primary School directly, on 023 312 1110, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gericke 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 Gericke Primary School the best school in Ceres?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gericke 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 Ceres besides Gericke Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Ceres, including Ceres SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Gericke Primary School?
Gericke Primary School reported 618 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Gericke Primary School?
Yes, Gericke 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 Gericke Primary School a public or private school?
Gericke Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gericke Primary School?
You can call 023 312 1110. It is located at Owenstraat 37 Ceres 6835.
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