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Okkie Smuts Primary School

Public primary school · Stanford, Stanford, Western Cape · Overberg district (2 circuit)

In Stanford, Okkie Smuts Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 297 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Okkie Smuts Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Okkie Smuts Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Stanford. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

297
Learners
12
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Okkie Smuts Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Okkie Smuts Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Overberg district

Here is how Okkie Smuts Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Overberg district.

  • Umyezo Wama Apile High School teaches considerably more learners than Okkie Smuts Primary School, 2,021 compared with 297; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Okkie Smuts Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Okkie Smuts Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qhayiya Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Okkie Smuts Primary School, 1,954 compared with 297; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Okkie Smuts Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 89.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Okkie Smuts Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyo Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Okkie Smuts Primary School, 1,882 compared with 297, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • De Heide Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Okkie Smuts Primary School, 1,808 compared with 297, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zwelihle Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Okkie Smuts Primary School, 1,629 compared with 297, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Stanford

Zooming into Stanford, here are 2 other schools to compare against Okkie Smuts Primary School.

  • Die Bron Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Okkie Smuts Primary School, 574 compared with 297, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Eduden Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 26 learners against Okkie Smuts Primary School's 297, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Okkie Smuts Primary School for 2027

Because Okkie Smuts 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
Kerkstraat 17 Stanford 7210
Postal
Posbus 8 Stanford Unknown 7210
Telephone
028 341 0611
Website
okkiesmutsprimary.co.za
EMIS number
115309609

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Okkie Smuts 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 Okkie Smuts Primary School directly, on 028 341 0611, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Okkie Smuts Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Okkie Smuts Primary School the best school in Stanford?
No matric pass rate is on record for Okkie Smuts 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 Stanford besides Okkie Smuts Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Stanford, including Die Bron Primary School.
How big are the classes at Okkie Smuts Primary School?
Okkie Smuts Primary School reported 297 learners and 12 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 Okkie Smuts Primary School?
Yes, Okkie Smuts 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 Okkie Smuts Primary School a public or private school?
Okkie Smuts Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Okkie Smuts Primary School?
You can call 028 341 0611. It is located at Kerkstraat 17 Stanford 7210.
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