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Newton Primary School

Public primary school · Newtown, Wellington, Western Cape · Cape Winelands district (7 circuit)

Newton Primary School is a public primary school based in Newtown, Wellington. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Newtown, Wellington, Newton Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q5 school, it does not charge fees.

1,215
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q5 no-fee school, Newton 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 Newton Primary School.

  • Ikaya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,957 learners against Newton Primary School's 1,215, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Kayamandi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Newton Primary School, 1,824 compared with 1,215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Newton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Newton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Desmond Mpilo Tutu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Newton Primary School, 1,785 compared with 1,215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Newton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Newton 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 Newton Primary School's 1,215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Newton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 71.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Newton 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 Newton Primary School's 1,215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Newton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Newton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Wellington

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

  • Bergrivier SekondﾊR Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Newton Primary School, at 1,416 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Newton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 81.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Newton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St. Albans Primary School is a similar size to Newton Primary School, with 1,302 learners against 1,215, and charges no school fees, quintile Q5.
  • Weltevrede SekondﾊR Secondary School is a similar size to Newton Primary School, with 1,233 learners against 1,215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Newton Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 80.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Newton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Wellington Secondary School is a similar size to Newton Primary School, with 1,165 learners against 1,215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Newton Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Newton Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Wellington Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Newton Primary School, at 1,121 learners, 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 Newton Primary School for 2027

Because Newton 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
Valleistraat Newton Wellington 7655
Postal
Posbus 8094 Mbekweni Paarl 7626
Telephone
021 873 2638
EMIS number
112470341

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Newton 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 Newton Primary School directly, on 021 873 2638, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Newton 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 Newton Primary School the best school in Wellington?
No matric pass rate is on record for Newton 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 Wellington besides Newton Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Wellington, including Bergrivier SekondﾊR.
How big are the classes at Newton Primary School?
Newton Primary School reported 1,215 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Newton Primary School?
No. Newton Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q5 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Newton Primary School a public or private school?
Newton Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Newton Primary School?
You can call 021 873 2638. It is located at Valleistraat Newton Wellington 7655.
Related

Related schools in Wellington

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