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Idasvallei Primary School

Public primary school · Idasvallei, Stellenbosch, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (10 circuit)

Idasvallei Primary School is a public primary school in Idasvallei, Stellenbosch. It currently teaches around 921 learners.

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

Located in Idasvallei, Stellenbosch, Idasvallei Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

921
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Idasvallei Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Idasvallei 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 Idasvallei Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Idasvallei Primary School's 921, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Idasvallei Primary School, 1,824 compared with 921; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Idasvallei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Idasvallei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Idasvallei Primary School, 1,785 compared with 921; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Idasvallei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Idasvallei 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 Idasvallei Primary School's 921; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Idasvallei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Idasvallei 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 Idasvallei Primary School's 921; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Idasvallei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Idasvallei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Stellenbosch

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

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Idasvallei Primary School's 921, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Idasvallei Primary School, 1,824 compared with 921; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Idasvallei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Idasvallei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kayamandi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Idasvallei Primary School, 1,543 compared with 921, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Cloetesville High School sits in roughly the same size range as Idasvallei Primary School, at 1,198 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Idasvallei Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Idasvallei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Luckhoff SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Idasvallei Primary School, at 1,070 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Idasvallei Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 77.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Idasvallei 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 Idasvallei Primary School for 2027

Idasvallei 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
Bloekomlaan Idasvallei 7612
Postal
Posbus 6129 Uniedal Stellenbosch 7612
Telephone
021 886 4795
EMIS number
109320293

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Idasvallei 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 Idasvallei Primary School directly, on 021 886 4795, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Idasvallei 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 Idasvallei Primary School the best school in Stellenbosch?
No matric pass rate is on record for Idasvallei 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 Stellenbosch besides Idasvallei Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Stellenbosch, including Ikaya Primary School.
How big are the classes at Idasvallei Primary School?
Idasvallei Primary School reported 921 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Idasvallei Primary School?
Yes, Idasvallei 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 Idasvallei Primary School a public or private school?
Idasvallei Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Idasvallei Primary School?
You can call 021 886 4795. It is located at Bloekomlaan Idasvallei 7612.
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