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Hartenbos Primary School

Public primary school · Hartenbos, Mossel Bay, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (2 circuit)

Hartenbos Primary School is a public primary school based in Hartenbos, Mossel Bay. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,260 learners.

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

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

1,260
Learners
52
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

5 other schools in Eden And Central Kar district, for comparison against Hartenbos Primary School.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Hartenbos Primary School's 1,260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hartenbos Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hartenbos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School is a similar size to Hartenbos Primary School, with 1,728 learners against 1,260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hartenbos Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hartenbos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hartenbos Primary School, at 1,664 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hartenbos Primary School, at 1,645 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hartenbos Primary School, at 1,640 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hartenbos Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hartenbos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mossel Bay

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

  • Garden Route Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hartenbos Primary School, at 1,645 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Hartenbos Primary School, with 1,446 learners against 1,260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hartenbos Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hartenbos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sao Bras SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Hartenbos Primary School, with 1,368 learners against 1,260; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hartenbos Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Indwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hartenbos Primary School, at 1,359 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hartenbos Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hartenbos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Erika Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hartenbos Primary School, at 1,315 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
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 Hartenbos Primary School for 2027

Hartenbos 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
Stellenboschweg Hartenbos 6520
Postal
Posbus 58 Hartenbos Unknown 6520
Telephone
044 695 1515
Website
laerskoolhartenbos.co.za
EMIS number
120109260

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hartenbos 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 Hartenbos Primary School directly, on 044 695 1515, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hartenbos 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 Hartenbos Primary School the best school in Mossel Bay?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hartenbos 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 Mossel Bay besides Hartenbos Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mossel Bay, including Garden Route Primary School.
How big are the classes at Hartenbos Primary School?
Hartenbos Primary School reported 1,260 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Hartenbos Primary School?
Yes, Hartenbos 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 Hartenbos Primary School a public or private school?
Hartenbos Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hartenbos Primary School?
You can call 044 695 1515. It is located at Stellenboschweg Hartenbos 6520.
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