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Gimnasium Primary School

Public primary school · Paarl Central West, Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (8 circuit)

Gimnasium Primary School is a public primary school in Paarl Central West, Paarl. It currently teaches around 840 learners.

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

Located in Paarl Central West, Paarl, Gimnasium Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

840
Learners
47
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Gimnasium 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 Gimnasium Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Gimnasium Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Gimnasium Primary School's 840, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gimnasium Primary School, 1,824 compared with 840; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gimnasium Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gimnasium Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gimnasium Primary School, 1,785 compared with 840; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gimnasium Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gimnasium 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 Gimnasium Primary School's 840; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gimnasium Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gimnasium 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 Gimnasium Primary School's 840; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gimnasium Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gimnasium Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Paarl

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

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gimnasium Primary School, 1,785 compared with 840; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gimnasium Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gimnasium 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 Gimnasium Primary School's 840; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gimnasium Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gimnasium Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,508 learners against Gimnasium Primary School's 840; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gimnasium Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gimnasium Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langabuya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,476 learners against Gimnasium Primary School's 840, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gimnasium Primary School, 1,418 compared with 840; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gimnasium Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gimnasium Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Gimnasium Primary School for 2027

Gimnasium 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
Hoofstraat Paarl 7646
Postal
Hoofstraat Paarl Unknown 7646
Telephone
021 872 4505
EMIS number
108309252

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gimnasium 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 Gimnasium Primary School directly, on 021 872 4505, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gimnasium 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 Gimnasium Primary School the best school in Paarl?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gimnasium 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 Paarl besides Gimnasium Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Paarl, including Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gimnasium Primary School?
Gimnasium Primary School reported 840 learners and 47 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Gimnasium Primary School?
Yes, Gimnasium 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 Gimnasium Primary School a public or private school?
Gimnasium Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gimnasium Primary School?
You can call 021 872 4505. It is located at Hoofstraat Paarl 7646.
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