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Holy Cross Primary School (George)

Public primary school · George Central, George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (8 circuit)

In George Central, George, Holy Cross Primary School (George) operates as a public primary school. Around 423 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Holy Cross Primary School (George): where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Holy Cross Primary School (George) is a public primary school serving families in and around George Central, George. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

423
Learners
23
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, Holy Cross Primary School (George) 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 Holy Cross Primary School (George) for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Eden And Central Kar district with Holy Cross Primary School (George).

  • Murray High School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Primary School (George), 2,123 compared with 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Holy Cross Primary School (George); charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Primary School (George) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Holy Cross Primary School (George)'s 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Holy Cross Primary School (George); charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Primary School (George) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Holy Cross Primary School (George)'s 423, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,645 learners against Holy Cross Primary School (George)'s 423, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Holy Cross Primary School (George)'s 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Holy Cross Primary School (George); charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Primary School (George) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

George

Zooming into George, here are 5 other schools to compare against Holy Cross Primary School (George).

  • Outeniqua High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Holy Cross Primary School (George)'s 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Holy Cross Primary School (George); charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Primary School (George) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,640 learners against Holy Cross Primary School (George)'s 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Holy Cross Primary School (George); charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Primary School (George) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jonga Street Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Primary School (George), 1,590 compared with 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Holy Cross Primary School (George); charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Primary School (George) doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzoxolo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Primary School (George), 1,585 compared with 423, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thembalethu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,552 learners against Holy Cross Primary School (George)'s 423; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Holy Cross Primary School (George); charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Primary School (George) 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 Holy Cross Primary School (George) for 2027

As a public school, Holy Cross Primary School (George) 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
115 Meade Street George 6529
Postal
Po Box 14 George Unknown 6530
Telephone
044 873 3429
Website
holycrossgeorge.org.za
Email
office@holycrossgeorge.org.za
EMIS number
118104601

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Holy Cross Primary School (George)?
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 Holy Cross Primary School (George) directly, on 044 873 3429, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Holy Cross Primary School (George)?
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 Holy Cross Primary School (George) the best school in George?
No matric pass rate is on record for Holy Cross Primary School (George) 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 George besides Holy Cross Primary School (George)?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around George, including Outeniqua HoﾋRskool.
How big are the classes at Holy Cross Primary School (George)?
Holy Cross Primary School (George) reported 423 learners and 23 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 Holy Cross Primary School (George)?
Yes, Holy Cross Primary School (George) 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 Holy Cross Primary School (George) a public or private school?
Holy Cross Primary School (George) is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Holy Cross Primary School (George)?
You can call 044 873 3429. It is located at 115 Meade Street George 6529.
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