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Outeniqua Primary School

Public primary school · George Central, George, Western Cape · Eden And Central Kar district (3 circuit)

Outeniqua Primary School is a public primary school in George Central, George. It currently teaches around 931 learners.

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Located in George Central, George, Outeniqua Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

931
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Eden And Central Kar district

5 other schools in Eden And Central Kar district, for comparison against Outeniqua Primary School.

  • Murray High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,123 learners against Outeniqua Primary School's 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Outeniqua Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Outeniqua Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Outeniqua Primary School, 1,728 compared with 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Outeniqua Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Outeniqua Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thembaletu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Outeniqua Primary School, 1,664 compared with 931, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Garden Route Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Outeniqua Primary School, 1,645 compared with 931, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Outeniqua Primary School, 1,640 compared with 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Outeniqua Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Outeniqua Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

George

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

  • Outeniqua High School teaches considerably more learners than Outeniqua Primary School, 1,728 compared with 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Outeniqua Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Outeniqua Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George SekondﾊR Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Outeniqua Primary School, 1,640 compared with 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Outeniqua Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Outeniqua Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jonga Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,590 learners against Outeniqua Primary School's 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Outeniqua Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Outeniqua Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzoxolo Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,585 learners against Outeniqua Primary School's 931, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Thembalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Outeniqua Primary School, 1,552 compared with 931; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Outeniqua Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Outeniqua Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Outeniqua Primary School for 2027

Because Outeniqua 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
Cathedralstraat George 6529
Postal
Posbus 1086 George Unknown 6530
Telephone
044 873 2292
Website
outeniquaprimary.co.za
Email
outeniquaprim@gmail.com
EMIS number
118109294

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Outeniqua 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 Outeniqua Primary School directly, on 044 873 2292, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Outeniqua 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 Outeniqua Primary School the best school in George?
No matric pass rate is on record for Outeniqua 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 George besides Outeniqua Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around George, including Outeniqua HoﾋRskool.
How big are the classes at Outeniqua Primary School?
Outeniqua Primary School reported 931 learners and 42 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Outeniqua Primary School?
Yes, Outeniqua 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 Outeniqua Primary School a public or private school?
Outeniqua Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Outeniqua Primary School?
You can call 044 873 2292. It is located at Cathedralstraat George 6529.
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