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La Rochelle Girls Primary School

Public primary school · Paarl Central East, Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (8 circuit)

La Rochelle Girls Primary School is a public primary school in Paarl Central East, Paarl. It currently teaches around 352 learners.

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

Located in Paarl Central East, Paarl, La Rochelle Girls Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

352
Learners
21
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

La Rochelle Girls 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 La Rochelle Girls 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 La Rochelle Girls Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against La Rochelle Girls Primary School's 352, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than La Rochelle Girls Primary School, 1,824 compared with 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than La Rochelle Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point La Rochelle Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than La Rochelle Girls Primary School, 1,785 compared with 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than La Rochelle Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point La Rochelle Girls 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 La Rochelle Girls Primary School's 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than La Rochelle Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point La Rochelle Girls 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 La Rochelle Girls Primary School's 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than La Rochelle Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point La Rochelle Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Paarl

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

  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than La Rochelle Girls Primary School, 1,785 compared with 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than La Rochelle Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point La Rochelle Girls 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 La Rochelle Girls Primary School's 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than La Rochelle Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point La Rochelle Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Klein Nederburg SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,508 learners against La Rochelle Girls Primary School's 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than La Rochelle Girls Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point La Rochelle Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Langabuya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,476 learners against La Rochelle Girls Primary School's 352, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than La Rochelle Girls Primary School, 1,418 compared with 352; is a public secondary school, a different phase than La Rochelle Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point La Rochelle Girls 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 La Rochelle Girls Primary School for 2027

Because La Rochelle Girls Primary 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
Faurestraat Paarl 7646
Postal
Posbus 66 Paarl Paarl 7646
Telephone
021 872 4371
Website
larries.co.za
Email
admin@larries.co.za
EMIS number
108309284

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at La Rochelle Girls 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 La Rochelle Girls Primary School directly, on 021 872 4371, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to La Rochelle Girls 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 La Rochelle Girls Primary School the best school in Paarl?
No matric pass rate is on record for La Rochelle Girls 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 Paarl besides La Rochelle Girls Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Paarl, including Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at La Rochelle Girls Primary School?
La Rochelle Girls Primary School reported 352 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 La Rochelle Girls Primary School?
Yes, La Rochelle Girls 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 La Rochelle Girls Primary School a public or private school?
La Rochelle Girls Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact La Rochelle Girls Primary School?
You can call 021 872 4371. It is located at Faurestraat Paarl 7646.
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