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Maskam Primary School

Public primary school · Maskamsig, Vanrhynsdorp, Western Cape · West Coast district (5 circuit)

In Maskamsig, Vanrhynsdorp, Maskam Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Maskam Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Maskamsig, Vanrhynsdorp. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q4.

701
Learners
20
Educators
QQ4 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maskam Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

West Coast district

Here is how Maskam Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under West Coast district.

  • Liebenberg Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maskam Primary School, 1,897 compared with 701, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eden Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maskam Primary School, 1,816 compared with 701, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Weston SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,796 learners against Maskam Primary School's 701; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maskam Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maskam Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masiphathisane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,753 learners against Maskam Primary School's 701, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Diazville High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,648 learners against Maskam Primary School's 701; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maskam Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maskam Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Vanrhynsdorp

Zooming into Vanrhynsdorp, here are 2 other schools to compare against Maskam Primary School.

  • Vanrhynsdorp High School sits in roughly the same size range as Maskam Primary School, at 542 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maskam Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maskam Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Morester Academy teaches fewer learners than Maskam Primary School, 46 compared with 701; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maskam Primary School 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 Maskam Primary School for 2027

Because Maskam 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
Bloekomstraat Vanrhynsdorp 8170
Postal
Posbus 224 Van Rhynsdorp Unknown 8170
Telephone
027 219 1440
EMIS number
137340049

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maskam 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 Maskam Primary School directly, on 027 219 1440, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maskam Primary 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Maskam Primary School the best school in Vanrhynsdorp?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maskam 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 Vanrhynsdorp besides Maskam Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Vanrhynsdorp, including Vanrhynsdorp HoﾋRskool.
How big are the classes at Maskam Primary School?
Maskam Primary School reported 701 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Maskam Primary School?
No. Maskam Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q4 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maskam Primary School a public or private school?
Maskam Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maskam Primary School?
You can call 027 219 1440. It is located at Bloekomstraat Vanrhynsdorp 8170.
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