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Hermanus Primary School

Public primary school · Westcliff, Hermanus, Western Cape · Overberg district (2 circuit)

Welcome to Hermanus Primary School, a public primary school serving Westcliff, Hermanus. Around 1,079 learners are enrolled here.

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Hermanus Primary School is a public primary school in Westcliff, Hermanus. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,079
Learners
42
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, Hermanus 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 Hermanus Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Overberg district

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

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus Primary School, 2,021 compared with 1,079; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hermanus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hermanus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus Primary School, 1,954 compared with 1,079; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hermanus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hermanus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus Primary School, 1,882 compared with 1,079, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus Primary School, 1,808 compared with 1,079, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus Primary School, 1,629 compared with 1,079, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Hermanus

Zooming into Hermanus, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hermanus Primary School.

  • Qhayiya Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus Primary School, 1,954 compared with 1,079; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hermanus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hermanus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus Primary School, 1,882 compared with 1,079, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Zwelihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hermanus Primary School, 1,629 compared with 1,079, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mount Pleasant Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hermanus Primary School, at 1,092 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Hermanus High School is a similar size to Hermanus Primary School, with 1,028 learners against 1,079; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hermanus Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hermanus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Hermanus Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Hermanus 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
Dirkie Uysstreet Hermanus 7200
Postal
Posbus 90 Hermanus Unknown 7200
Telephone
028 312 3670
Website
hermanusprimary.org.za
Email
principal@hermanusprimary.org.za
EMIS number
115309262

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hermanus 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 Hermanus Primary School directly, on 028 312 3670, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hermanus 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 Hermanus Primary School the best school in Hermanus?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hermanus 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 Hermanus besides Hermanus Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Hermanus, including Qhayiya Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hermanus Primary School?
Hermanus Primary School reported 1,079 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Hermanus Primary School?
Yes, Hermanus 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 Hermanus Primary School a public or private school?
Hermanus Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hermanus Primary School?
You can call 028 312 3670. It is located at Dirkie Uysstreet Hermanus 7200.
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