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Oatlands Preparatory School

Public primary school · Alexandria, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Oatlands Preparatory School is a public primary school based in Alexandria, Grahamstown. It currently teaches around 353 learners.

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

In Alexandria, Grahamstown, Oatlands Preparatory School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

353
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Oatlands Preparatory School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Oatlands Preparatory School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sarah Baartman district with Oatlands Preparatory School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Oatlands Preparatory School's 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oatlands Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oatlands Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Oatlands Preparatory School, 1,751 compared with 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oatlands Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oatlands Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Oatlands Preparatory School's 353; is a public combined school, a different phase than Oatlands Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oatlands Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Oatlands Preparatory School's 353, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Oatlands Preparatory School, 1,490 compared with 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oatlands Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oatlands Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Grahamstown

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

  • Nombulelo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 895 learners against Oatlands Preparatory School's 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oatlands Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oatlands Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 858 learners against Oatlands Preparatory School's 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oatlands Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oatlands Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mary Waters Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Oatlands Preparatory School, 854 compared with 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oatlands Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oatlands Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 827 learners against Oatlands Preparatory School's 353; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oatlands Preparatory School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oatlands Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Dickerson Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Oatlands Preparatory School, 757 compared with 353, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Oatlands Preparatory School for 2027

Oatlands Preparatory School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
African Street, Grahamstown, 6139
Postal
P O Box 991, Grahamstown, 6140
Telephone
046 622 2935
EMIS number
200100602

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Oatlands Preparatory 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 Oatlands Preparatory School directly, on 046 622 2935, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Oatlands Preparatory 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 Oatlands Preparatory School the best school in Grahamstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Oatlands Preparatory 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 Grahamstown besides Oatlands Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Oatlands Preparatory School?
Oatlands Preparatory School reported 353 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Oatlands Preparatory School?
Yes, Oatlands Preparatory 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 Oatlands Preparatory School a public or private school?
Oatlands Preparatory School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Oatlands Preparatory School?
You can call 046 622 2935. It is located at African Street, Grahamstown, 6139.
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