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Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School

Public primary school · Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape · Metro Central district (1 circuit)

In Gardens, City Of Cape Town, Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 520 learners are enrolled here.

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

Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Gardens, City Of Cape Town. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

520
Learners
34
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, Jan Van Riebeeck 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 Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Metro Central district

5 other schools in Metro Central district, for comparison against Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School.

  • Fezeka Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School, 1,845 compared with 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 69% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isilimela Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School, 1,720 compared with 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Islamia College teaches considerably more learners than Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School, 1,682 compared with 520; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zimasa Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School, 1,634 compared with 520, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • I. D. Mkize Sen Secondary Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School's 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cape Town

Zooming into Cape Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School.

  • Meridian Pinehurst Private School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,089 learners against Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School's 520; 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 Van Riebeeck Primary 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 Van Riebeeck Primary School's 520; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Table View Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School, 1,977 compared with 520, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Itsitsa Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,970 learners against Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School's 520, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • False Bay Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School, 1,970 compared with 520, 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School for 2027

Jan Van Riebeeck 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
Kloofstraat 52 Kaapstad 8001
Postal
Kloofstraat 52 Kaapstad Unknown 8001
Telephone
021 423 4209
Website
laerskooljanvanriebeeck.co.za
Email
ontvangs@jvrprim.co.za
EMIS number
103309268

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Jan Van Riebeeck 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 Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School directly, on 021 423 4209, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Jan Van Riebeeck 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 Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School the best school in Cape Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Jan Van Riebeeck 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 Cape Town besides Jan Van Riebeeck Primary 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 Van Riebeeck Primary School?
Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School reported 520 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Van Riebeeck Primary School?
Yes, Jan Van Riebeeck 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 Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School a public or private school?
Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Jan Van Riebeeck Primary School?
You can call 021 423 4209. It is located at Kloofstraat 52 Kaapstad 8001.
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