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Jan Kriel-School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Jan Kriel, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro East district (3 circuit)

In Jan Kriel, City Of Cape Town, Jan Kriel-School operates as a public school. Around 506 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Jan Kriel-School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Jan Kriel-School is a public school serving families in and around Jan Kriel, City Of Cape Town.

506
Learners
54
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Jan Kriel-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 Jan Kriel-School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro East district

Here is how Jan Kriel-School compares with 5 other schools listed under Metro East district.

  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Jan Kriel-School's 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jan Kriel-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jan Kriel-School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jan Kriel-School, 1,970 compared with 506; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jan Kriel-School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Manyano High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Jan Kriel-School's 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jan Kriel-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jan Kriel-School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Simanyene Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,797 learners against Jan Kriel-School's 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jan Kriel-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jan Kriel-School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bastion Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,790 learners against Jan Kriel-School's 506; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jan Kriel-School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Jan Kriel-School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Jan Kriel-School's 506; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 98.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jan Kriel-School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bloekombos Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,037 learners against Jan Kriel-School's 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jan Kriel-School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jan Kriel-School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jan Kriel-School, 1,977 compared with 506; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jan Kriel-School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Jan Kriel-School's 506; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jan Kriel-School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jan Kriel-School, 1,970 compared with 506; is a public primary school, a different phase than Jan Kriel-School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Jan Kriel-School for 2027

Jan Kriel-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
Skoolstraat Kuilsrivier 7580
Postal
Posbus 17 Kuilsrivier Unknown 7579
Telephone
021 903 1108
EMIS number
107315607

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jan Kriel-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 Jan Kriel-School directly, on 021 903 1108, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jan Kriel-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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Jan Kriel-School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jan Kriel-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 Cape Town besides Jan Kriel-School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cape Town, including Meridian Pinehurst Private School.
How big are the classes at Jan Kriel-School?
Jan Kriel-School reported 506 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 Jan Kriel-School?
Yes, Jan Kriel-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.
What are Jan Kriel-School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Jan Kriel-School.
Is Jan Kriel-School a public or private school?
Jan Kriel-School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jan Kriel-School?
You can call 021 903 1108. It is located at Skoolstraat Kuilsrivier 7580.
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