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Morrisdale Primary School

Public intermediate school · Ceres, Ceres, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (5 circuit)

Morrisdale Primary School is a public combined school in Ceres. 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 Morrisdale Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ceres, Morrisdale Primary School is a public combined school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q5.

985
Learners
28
Educators
QQ5 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q5 no-fee school, Morrisdale Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Cape Winelands district

5 other schools in Cape Winelands district, for comparison against Morrisdale Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Morrisdale Primary School's 985; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morrisdale Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morrisdale Primary School, 1,824 compared with 985; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morrisdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morrisdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Morrisdale Primary School, 1,785 compared with 985; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morrisdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morrisdale 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 Morrisdale Primary School's 985; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morrisdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morrisdale 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 Morrisdale Primary School's 985; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morrisdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morrisdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ceres

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

  • Ceres SekondﾊR Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,608 learners against Morrisdale Primary School's 985; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morrisdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 81.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morrisdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Iingcinga Zethu Secondary School is a similar size to Morrisdale Primary School, with 1,159 learners against 985; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morrisdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 73.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morrisdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bella Vista High School is a similar size to Morrisdale Primary School, with 1,030 learners against 985; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morrisdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q4; and posted a 71% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morrisdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nduli Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Morrisdale Primary School, at 984 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morrisdale Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bella Vista Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Morrisdale Primary School, at 883 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Morrisdale Primary School; and charges no school fees, 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Morrisdale Primary School for 2027

Morrisdale 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
Vosstraat 21 21 Ceres 6835
Postal
Posbus 608 Ceres Unknown 6835
Telephone
023 312 1404
EMIS number
126330213

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Morrisdale 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 Morrisdale Primary School directly, on 023 312 1404, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Morrisdale 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Morrisdale Primary School the best school in Ceres?
No matric pass rate is on record for Morrisdale 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 Ceres besides Morrisdale Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Ceres, including Ceres SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Morrisdale Primary School?
Morrisdale Primary School reported 985 learners and 28 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 Morrisdale Primary School?
No. Morrisdale Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q5 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Morrisdale Primary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Morrisdale Primary School.
Is Morrisdale Primary School a public or private school?
Morrisdale Primary School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Morrisdale Primary School?
You can call 023 312 1404. It is located at Vosstraat 21 21 Ceres 6835.
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