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Magnolia Primary School

Public primary school · Klein Nederburg, Paarl, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (8 circuit)

Magnolia Primary School is a public primary school in Klein Nederburg, Paarl. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Klein Nederburg, Paarl, Magnolia Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

600
Learners
22
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Magnolia Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

Here is how Magnolia Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Cape Winelands district.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Magnolia Primary School's 600, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magnolia Primary School, 1,824 compared with 600; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magnolia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magnolia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magnolia Primary School, 1,785 compared with 600; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magnolia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magnolia 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 Magnolia Primary School's 600; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magnolia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magnolia 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 Magnolia Primary School's 600; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magnolia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magnolia 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 Magnolia Primary School, 1,785 compared with 600; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magnolia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magnolia 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 Magnolia Primary School's 600; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magnolia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magnolia 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 Magnolia Primary School's 600; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magnolia Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magnolia 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 Magnolia Primary School's 600, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Paulus Joubert SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magnolia Primary School, 1,418 compared with 600; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magnolia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magnolia 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 Magnolia Primary School for 2027

Magnolia 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
Magnoliastraat Huguenot 7646
Postal
Posbus 1619 Klein Nederburg Paarl Oos 7646
Telephone
021 862 2610
EMIS number
108470309

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magnolia 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 Magnolia Primary School directly, on 021 862 2610, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magnolia 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 Magnolia Primary School the best school in Paarl?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magnolia 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 Magnolia 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 Magnolia Primary School?
Magnolia Primary School reported 600 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Magnolia Primary School?
No. Magnolia Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Magnolia Primary School a public or private school?
Magnolia Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magnolia Primary School?
You can call 021 862 2610. It is located at Magnoliastraat Huguenot 7646.
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