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Montagu Primary School

Public primary school · Montagu, Montagu, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (1 circuit)

Montagu Primary School is a public primary school based in Montagu. It currently teaches around 387 learners.

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

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

387
Learners
17
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

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

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Montagu Primary School's 387, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Montagu Primary School, 1,824 compared with 387; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montagu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montagu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Montagu Primary School, 1,785 compared with 387; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montagu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montagu 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 Montagu Primary School's 387; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montagu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montagu 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 Montagu Primary School's 387; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montagu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montagu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Montagu

And within Montagu itself, 4 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ashbury Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montagu Primary School, 1,112 compared with 387; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Montagu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • W.a. Rossouw Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Montagu Primary School, 763 compared with 387; is a public intermediate school, a different phase than Montagu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Montagu High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 589 learners against Montagu Primary School's 387; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Montagu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 99% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Montagu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Caleo Learning Centre teaches fewer learners than Montagu Primary School, 3 compared with 387, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Montagu Primary School for 2027

Montagu 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
Langstraat 54 Montagu 6720
Postal
Posbus 10 Montagu Unknown 6720
Telephone
023 614 1640
Website
laerskoolmontagu.net
Email
montagu.prim@wcgschools.gov.za
EMIS number
127309298

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Montagu 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 Montagu Primary School directly, on 023 614 1640, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Montagu 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 Montagu Primary School the best school in Montagu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Montagu 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 Montagu besides Montagu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 4 other schools in and around Montagu, including Ashbury PrimﾊRe Skool.
How big are the classes at Montagu Primary School?
Montagu Primary School reported 387 learners and 17 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 Montagu Primary School?
Yes, Montagu 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 Montagu Primary School a public or private school?
Montagu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Montagu Primary School?
You can call 023 614 1640. It is located at Langstraat 54 Montagu 6720.
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