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Hugo Rust Primary School

Public primary school · Wellington North, Wellington, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (7 circuit)

Hugo Rust Primary School is a public primary school in Wellington North, Wellington. Around 712 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Wellington North, Wellington, Hugo Rust Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

712
Learners
31
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Cape Winelands district with Hugo Rust Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Hugo Rust Primary School's 712, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hugo Rust Primary School, 1,824 compared with 712; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hugo Rust Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hugo Rust Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hugo Rust Primary School, 1,785 compared with 712; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hugo Rust Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hugo Rust 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 Hugo Rust Primary School's 712; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hugo Rust Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hugo Rust 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 Hugo Rust Primary School's 712; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hugo Rust Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hugo Rust Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Wellington

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

  • Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,416 learners against Hugo Rust Primary School's 712; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hugo Rust Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hugo Rust Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St. Albans Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hugo Rust Primary School, 1,302 compared with 712, and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Weltevrede SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,233 learners against Hugo Rust Primary School's 712; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hugo Rust Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hugo Rust Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Hugo Rust Primary School's 712, and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Wellington Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hugo Rust Primary School, 1,165 compared with 712; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hugo Rust Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hugo Rust 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 Hugo Rust Primary School for 2027

Hugo Rust 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
Jan Van Riebeeckstraat Wellington 7655
Postal
Posbus 655 Wellington Unknown 7654
Telephone
021 873 1598
Website
hugorust.co.za
Email
ontvangs@hugorust.co.za
EMIS number
112309265

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hugo Rust 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 Hugo Rust Primary School directly, on 021 873 1598, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hugo Rust 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 Hugo Rust Primary School the best school in Wellington?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hugo Rust 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 Wellington besides Hugo Rust Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Wellington, including Bergrivier SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Hugo Rust Primary School?
Hugo Rust Primary School reported 712 learners and 31 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Hugo Rust Primary School?
Yes, Hugo Rust 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 Hugo Rust Primary School a public or private school?
Hugo Rust Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hugo Rust Primary School?
You can call 021 873 1598. It is located at Jan Van Riebeeckstraat Wellington 7655.
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