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Primary School Vaalrivier

Public primary school · Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng · Sedibeng West district (1 circuit)

In Vanderbijlpark, Primary School Vaalrivier operates as a public primary school. Around 487 learners are enrolled here.

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

Primary School Vaalrivier is a public primary school serving families in and around Vanderbijlpark. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

487
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Primary School Vaalrivier 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 Primary School Vaalrivier for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sedibeng West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sedibeng West district with Primary School Vaalrivier.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Primary School Vaalrivier's 487, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Primary School Vaalrivier's 487; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Vaalrivier; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Vaalrivier doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Primary School Vaalrivier's 487, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Vaalrivier, 1,767 compared with 487; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Vaalrivier; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Vaalrivier doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Vaalrivier, 1,686 compared with 487; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Vaalrivier; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Vaalrivier doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vanderbijlpark

Zooming into Vanderbijlpark, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Vaalrivier.

  • Ikokobetseng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,911 learners against Primary School Vaalrivier's 487, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Tandukwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,907 learners against Primary School Vaalrivier's 487; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Vaalrivier; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Vaalrivier doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Letsemeng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,838 learners against Primary School Vaalrivier's 487, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Poelano Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Vaalrivier, 1,767 compared with 487; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Vaalrivier; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Vaalrivier doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Beverly Hills Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Vaalrivier, 1,686 compared with 487; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Vaalrivier; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Vaalrivier doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Primary School Vaalrivier for 2027

As a public school, Primary School Vaalrivier follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
85, Nanescol, Lochvaal, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark
Postal
P O Box 110 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Telephone
016 987 2610
Website
laerskoolvaalrivier.co.za
Email
ontvangs@laerskoolvaalrivier.co.za
EMIS number
700320168

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Vaalrivier?
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 Primary School Vaalrivier directly, on 016 987 2610, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Vaalrivier?
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 Primary School Vaalrivier the best school in Vanderbijlpark?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Vaalrivier 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 Vanderbijlpark besides Primary School Vaalrivier?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Vanderbijlpark, including Ikokobetseng Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Vaalrivier?
Primary School Vaalrivier reported 487 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Primary School Vaalrivier?
Yes, Primary School Vaalrivier 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 Primary School Vaalrivier a public or private school?
Primary School Vaalrivier is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Vaalrivier?
You can call 016 987 2610. It is located at 85, Nanescol, Lochvaal, Vanderbijlpark, Vanderbijlpark.
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