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Milkwood Primary School

Public primary school · Mossel Bay, Mossel Bay, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (2 circuit)

Milkwood Primary School is a public primary school based in Mossel Bay. Around 756 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Milkwood Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mossel Bay, Milkwood Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

756
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

5 other schools in Eden And Central Kar district, for comparison against Milkwood Primary School.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Milkwood Primary School's 756; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Milkwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Milkwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Milkwood Primary School, 1,728 compared with 756; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Milkwood Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Milkwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Milkwood Primary School, 1,664 compared with 756, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Milkwood Primary School, 1,645 compared with 756, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Milkwood Primary School, 1,640 compared with 756; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Milkwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Milkwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mossel Bay

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

  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Milkwood Primary School, 1,645 compared with 756, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Hillcrest SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Milkwood Primary School, 1,446 compared with 756; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Milkwood Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Milkwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sao Bras SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Milkwood Primary School, 1,368 compared with 756; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Milkwood Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
  • Indwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,359 learners against Milkwood Primary School's 756; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Milkwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Milkwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Erika Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,315 learners against Milkwood Primary School's 756, and charges no school fees, quintile Q4.
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 Milkwood Primary School for 2027

Because Milkwood 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
Muir Street Mossel Bay 6500
Postal
Po Box 48 Mossel Bay Unknown 6500
Telephone
044 691 1858
Website
milkwoodprimary.co.za
Email
admin@milkwoodprimary.co.za
EMIS number
120109288

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Milkwood 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 Milkwood Primary School directly, on 044 691 1858, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Milkwood 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 Milkwood Primary School the best school in Mossel Bay?
No matric pass rate is on record for Milkwood 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 Mossel Bay besides Milkwood Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mossel Bay, including Garden Route Primary School.
How big are the classes at Milkwood Primary School?
Milkwood Primary School reported 756 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Milkwood Primary School?
Yes, Milkwood 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 Milkwood Primary School a public or private school?
Milkwood Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Milkwood Primary School?
You can call 044 691 1858. It is located at Muir Street Mossel Bay 6500.
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