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Karitas School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Louwville, Vredenburg, Western Cape · West Coast district (3 circuit)

In Louwville, Vredenburg, Karitas School operates as a public school. It currently teaches around 211 learners.

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

Karitas School is a public school serving families in and around Louwville, Vredenburg.

211
Learners
20
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, Karitas 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 Karitas School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

West Coast district

5 other schools in West Coast district, for comparison against Karitas School.

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Karitas School, 1,897 compared with 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karitas School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Karitas School, 1,816 compared with 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karitas School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Karitas School's 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Karitas School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Karitas School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Karitas School's 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karitas School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,648 learners against Karitas School's 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Karitas School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Karitas School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vredenburg

Zooming into Vredenburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Karitas School.

  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Karitas School, 1,816 compared with 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karitas School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Karitas School's 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Karitas School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Karitas School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Karitas School's 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karitas School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Louwville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,386 learners against Karitas School's 211; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Karitas School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Karitas School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Panorama Primary School (Vredenburg) teaches considerably more learners than Karitas School, 1,194 compared with 211; is a public primary school, a different phase than Karitas School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
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 Karitas School for 2027

Because Karitas School is a public school in the Western Cape, its admissions go through the province's centralised Western Cape Admissions Portal rather than the school alone. The main 2027 intake window for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 ran from 10 March to 14 April 2026; transfers for other grades ran from 3 to 17 August 2026. Read the full Western Cape School Application Process Guide for what you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Kooitjieskloofstraat 20 Louwville 7380
Postal
Posbus 1048 Vredenburg Unknown 7380
Telephone
022 715 1676
EMIS number
134324663

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Karitas 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 Karitas School directly, on 022 715 1676, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Karitas 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 Karitas School the best school in Vredenburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for Karitas 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 Vredenburg besides Karitas School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Vredenburg, including Eden Primary School.
How big are the classes at Karitas School?
Karitas School reported 211 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Karitas School?
Yes, Karitas 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 Karitas School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Karitas School.
Is Karitas School a public or private school?
Karitas School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Karitas School?
You can call 022 715 1676. It is located at Kooitjieskloofstraat 20 Louwville 7380.
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