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Laurus Primary School

Public primary school · Oudtshoorn, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (5 circuit)

Laurus Primary School is a public primary school in Oudtshoorn. The school's roll stands at roughly 583 learners.

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

Located in Oudtshoorn, Laurus Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

583
Learners
24
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Laurus 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 Laurus Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

Here is how Laurus Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Eden And Central Kar district.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Laurus Primary School's 583; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Laurus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laurus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Laurus Primary School, 1,728 compared with 583; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Laurus Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laurus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Laurus Primary School, 1,664 compared with 583, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Laurus Primary School, 1,645 compared with 583, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Laurus Primary School, 1,640 compared with 583; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Laurus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laurus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Oudtshoorn

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

  • Saturnus Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,457 learners against Laurus Primary School's 583, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Bridgton SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Laurus Primary School, 1,292 compared with 583; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Laurus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Laurus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bergsig Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,276 learners against Laurus Primary School's 583, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • De Villiers Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Laurus Primary School, 1,181 compared with 583, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Van Reede Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,161 learners against Laurus Primary School's 583, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Laurus Primary School for 2027

Because Laurus 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
Hoopstraat 7 7 Oudtshoorn 6625
Postal
Posbus 61 Oudtshoorn Unknown 6620
Telephone
044 272 3946
EMIS number
124109293

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Laurus 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 Laurus Primary School directly, on 044 272 3946, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Laurus 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 Laurus Primary School the best school in Oudtshoorn?
No matric pass rate is on record for Laurus 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 Oudtshoorn besides Laurus Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Oudtshoorn, including Saturnus PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Laurus Primary School?
Laurus Primary School reported 583 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Laurus Primary School?
Yes, Laurus 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 Laurus Primary School a public or private school?
Laurus Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Laurus Primary School?
You can call 044 272 3946. It is located at Hoopstraat 7 7 Oudtshoorn 6625.
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